adalid

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic الدَّلِيل (ad-dalīl, “guide”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /adaˈlid/ [a.ð̞aˈlið̞]
  • Rhymes: -id
  • Syllabification: a‧da‧lid

Noun

adalid m (plural adalides)

  1. (historical) military commander

Noun

adalid m or f by sense (plural adalides)

  1. champion; leading light (someone who fights for a cause or status)

Further reading

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