1. whirling

noun. ['ˈwɝːlɪŋ, ˈhwɝːlɪŋ'] the act of rotating in a circle or spiral.

Rhymes with Whirling Dervish

2. dervish

noun. ['ˈdɝːvɪʃ'] an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements.

Sentences with whirling-dervish

1. Noun Phrase
Some shows give a demonstration of an old-fashioned marriage ceremony, and many put on a short whirling dervish performance.

2. Noun Phrase
In other parts of Turkey, most programs that feature whirling dervishes have dancers in traditional dervish garb spinning around for a few minutes under multicolored spotlights.

3. Noun Phrase
To see a more authentic whirling dervish performance in Cappadocia, go to Sar?han, a restored 13th-century caravansary just outside the town of Avanos.