Definitions for caliphs

caliphs ca·liph

Spelling: [key-lif, kal-if]
IPA: /ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf/

Caliphs is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 239 anagrams from letters in caliphs (achilps).

Definitions for caliphs

noun

  1. a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
  2. any of the former Muslim rulers of Baghdad (until 1258) and of the Ottoman Empire (from 1571 until 1924).

Origin of caliphs

1350-1400; Middle English caliphe, califfe Middle French Medieval Latin calipha Arabic khalīf(a) successor (of Muhammad), derivative of khalafa succeed

Examples for caliphs

These were in turn offered to the caliph and the Sultana by their surrounding attendants.

He became the astronomer and physician of the caliph Motadhid.

You, good reader, are the caliph,—the mock magician is myself.

The caliph, who knew his merit, had entire confidence in him.

The sultan and the caliph are still hovering on the borders of the province.'

I went immediately to wait upon the caliph, and gave him an account of my embassy.

The first clock that ever measured time was made for the caliph of Bagdad.

The caliph repaired to his cabinet, where his secretaries were occupied in writing.

The caliph is just playing a role for his time,” says Abu Mustafa, “then we will be done with him.

Saddle my horse—not the black I rode yesterday—the fresh one, caliph.

Word Value for caliphs
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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