Mahound
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- proper noun
- Slur
- In Medieval literature, Mahound was often depicted as a false prophet.
Examples
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Mahound was a controversial figure.
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In medieval literature, Mahound was often depicted as a figure representing Islam.
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Some early Christian texts refer to Mahound in derogatory terms.
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The character in the old play invoked Mahound as a symbol of the Saracen enemy.
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In medieval literature, Mahound is often portrayed as a false prophet leading people astray.
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The play's antagonist, who represents hate, frequently invokes the name of Mahound to incite tension.
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During the debate, the speaker referred disparagingly to Mahound as a means to critique certain beliefs.
Synonyms
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An Arab prophet who founded Islam and taught its beliefs
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An Arab prophet who founded Islam and is honored by Muslims as the last messenger of God
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The founder of Islam whom Muslims regard as the last prophet of God
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An old English form of the name of the Prophet Muhammad
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mahound comes from a medieval European way of saying the Arabic name Muhammad, based on how people long ago heard the name. In old Christian stories it was used as a negative or 'offensive' name for the 'prophet' and 'founder of Islam', which is why the word is now rude and not used.