Plural of alfaquin; multiple Muslim religious scholars or teachers of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
The plural form of 'alfaquin,' formed by adding the English/Romance '-s' ending to the Arabic-derived term 'alfaquin.' This represents a full adoption of the Arabic word into European linguistic systems.
Records from medieval Toledo show that Christian King Alfonso X actually employed alfaquins as advisors and translators—it's a fascinating historical moment where mutual respect for learning overcame religious differences, and it's all documented in words like this plural form.
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