Definitions for caliph

caliph ca·liph

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

Caliph is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 115 anagrams from letters in caliph (achilp).

Definitions for caliph

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 caliph

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

Examples for caliph

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.'

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

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

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

He became the astronomer and physician of the caliph Motadhid.

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

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

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

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

Word Value for caliph
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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