1. a member of a Muslim religious order known for devotional practices that may include whirling, chanting, or dancing
2. a person who moves or acts in a wild, frenzied manner
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dervish spun in circles as part of his spiritual meditation.
• Whirling dervishes are famous for their spinning dance rituals.
• The monastery was home to several dervishes who practiced daily prayer.
• She worked like a dervish to finish the project on time.
• The child ran around the playground like a little dervish.
• The dervish’s white robes flowed as he performed the sacred dance.