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Meaning of almeh in English:

almeh

Pronunciation /ˈalmə/

noun

historical

  • In Egypt: a trained female entertainer of a type that was formerly engaged to dance, sing, or recite poetry; (sometimes more loosely) a dancing girl or (in recent use) a prostitute.

Origin

Late 18th century. From (i) French almée, †almée.