Search Dictionary

spî

Definition of spî

white, pure, bright, colourless

Other forms

safî (pure), sped

Etymology

From Avestan spaēta- "white",

from PIE root *peue- "to purify, cleanse",

Old Azeri espara "white",
Sanskrit pavate "purifies, cleanses", putah "pure",
Persian safid "white",
Latin putus "clear, pure".

Related words and phrases

sufî or sofî (the one purifies his heart), safî, safî kirin, sofî

It forms or part of

sufi, sufism

It also exists as a loan word in

Arabic الصُّوفِيَّة‎ aṣ-ṣūfiyya "sufism",
Turkish sufi "mystical practicer".

Updated on March 6, 2023

Word of the day

alet

instrument, tool

Latest words added

0Comment

No Comment.

Feedback
Feedback
How would you rate your experience?
Do you have any additional comment?
Next
Enter your email if you'd like us to contact you regarding with your feedback.
Back
Submit
Thank you for submitting your feedback!