marabout
North African saint
A marabout is a Muslim holy man or hermit, especially in North Africa, venerated for spiritual powers and often sought for blessings or intercession.
The term extends to the tomb or shrine built to honor such a figure: Pilgrims gathered at the marabout outside the village.
In West Africa, marabouts often serve as teachers, healers, or advisors, blending Islamic practice with local traditions.
Muslim religious guide
- sheikhArab tribal head
- mullahIslamic religious leader
- spiritual guideTeacher of sacred matters
- holy manPious religious devotee
prayer leader · theologian · preacher · counselor · intercessor
West African republic
Large wading ciconiid
- wading birdFowl of shallow waters
- adjutantCommander's administrative officer
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
carrion · scavenger · long-legged · bald head · pouch · plumage · feathers · nesting
Underground chamber for remains
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
- sacred siteConsecrated place of worship
- reliquaryContainer for sacred remains
sanctuary · veneration · offerings · blessing · visitation · devotees · prayers · miracles
Foretelling through mystical means
- amuletWorn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
- charmAttractive personal quality
- spellArrange letters correctly
protection · fortune-telling · spiritual healing · exorcism · jinn · occult · magic · sorcery
imam
Muslim religious guide
- sheikhArab tribal head
- mullahIslamic religious leader
- spiritual guideTeacher of sacred matters
holy man · prayer leader · theologian · preacher · counselor · intercessor
Senegal
West African republic
Mali · Mauritania · Sahel
stork
Large wading ciconiid
- wading birdFowl of shallow waters
- adjutantCommander's administrative officer
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
wetlands · carrion · scavenger · long-legged · bald head · pouch · plumage · feathers · nesting · colonial
tomb
Underground chamber for remains
- pilgrimageReligious journey to shrine
- mausoleumMonumental building for interment
- sacred siteConsecrated place of worship
reliquary · sanctuary · veneration · offerings · blessing · visitation · devotees · prayers · miracles · intercession
divination
Foretelling through mystical means
spell · protection · fortune-telling · spiritual healing · exorcism · jinn · occult · magic · sorcery · curse