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emir
e·mir [ ə mr ] (plural e·mirs) or a·mir [ ə mr ] (plural a·mirs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Islamic ruler: in some Islamic countries, an independent ruler, commander, or governor
2. descendant of Muhammad: a title for a descendant of the prophet Muhammad
[Early 17th century. Via French< Arabic amīr "commander"]
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