Crossword-Solution: OMDEH 5 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 11

The Omdeh, or headman, of the village of Chaghb, not far from Luxor, submitted an official complaint to the police a short time ago against an _afrit_ or devil which was doing much mischief to him and his neighbours, snatching up oil-lamps and pouring the oil over the terrified villagers, throwing stones at passers-by, and so forth.

But I will take you to the _Omdeh's_ house--we shall soon be out of this." "Is his house amongst these hovels?" Michael pointed to one particularly dark cavern.

The _Omdeh's_ house is not far off--in less than five minutes the Effendi will be reposing in his cool _selamlik_, his throat refreshed with caravan tea." In a native house the _selamlik_ is a spacious room or summerhouse, set apart for the receiving of guests.

The _Omdeh_ was a courteous old gentleman, who played the part of host and government official with a simple dignity and friendly hospitality.

The _Omdeh_ would not hear of his going; he invited him to visit his orchard, a beautiful Eden of fruits and exotic flowers, abundantly irrigated by rivulets of clear water.