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whirling dervish

whirl·ing der·vish (plural whirl·ing dervishes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody working very quickly: somebody who busily does many things in quick succession

2. dervish known for whirling: a member of an ascetic Muslim religious group known for very energetic whirling

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