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Word: Lama
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from Tibetan bla-ma (the initial b being silent), literally ‘superior one’
ˈlɑːmə
an honorific title applied to a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether a reincarnate lama or one who has earned the title in life.
Short Definition:honorific title applied to spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, whether reincarnate lama or
a Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist monk.
Short Definition:Tibetan or Mongolian Buddhist monk
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