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lama
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[ˈlɑːmə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an honorific title applied to a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether a reincarnate lama or one who has earned the title in life
- a Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist monk
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from Tibetan bla-ma (the initial b being silent), literally ‘superior one’
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