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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Mohammed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mahomet, Mahoundnoun

    the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)

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  1. Mahound

    Mahound and Mahoun are variant forms of the name Muhammad, often found in Medieval and later European literature. The name has been used in the past by Christian writers to vilify Muhammad. It was especially connected to the depiction of a Muhammad as a god worshipped by pagans, or a demon who inspires a false religion.

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  1. mahound

    Mahound is an archaic derogatory term used historically in English literature to refer to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was also used to refer generically to Muhammadans or Muslims; it was more broadly associated with the devil or an idol, especially in the context of Middle English and Renaissance literature. This term is considered offensive and is not in common use today.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mahoundnoun

    a contemptuous name for Mohammed; hence, an evil spirit; a devil

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Mahound in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Mahound in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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