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mihrab
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun mihrab has 2 senses
- mihrab(n = noun.artifact) Array - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca; Array is a kind of design, figure, pattern
- mihrab(n = noun.artifact) Array - (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca; Array is a part of mosque
is a part of prayer mat, prayer rug
is a kind of niche, recess
OXFORD DICTIONARY
mihrab, n. a niche or slab in a mosque, used to show the direction of Mecca.
Etymology
Arab. mihrab praying-place
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