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MIHRAB
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("mihrab" is a kind of...):
niche; recess (an enclosure that is set back or indented)
Domain category:
Islam; Islamism; Mohammedanism; Muhammadanism; Muslimism (the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran)
Holonyms ("mihrab" is a part of...):
mosque ((Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("mihrab" is a kind of...):
design; figure; pattern (a decorative or artistic work)
Domain category:
Islam; Islamism; Mohammedanism; Muhammadanism; Muslimism (the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran)
Holonyms ("mihrab" is a part of...):
prayer mat; prayer rug (a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions)
