Bairam

noun

Bai·​ram

(ˈ)bī¦räm

plural -s

: either or both of two Islamic festivals held after Ramadan

Word History

Etymology

Turkish bayram

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Bairam

• arum
• ferrum
• harem
• alarum