| mihrab | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. mihrab | (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca. |
| ~ pattern, design, figure | a decorative or artistic work.; "the coach had a design on the doors" |
| ~ prayer mat, prayer rug | a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions. |
| ~ mohammedanism, muhammadanism, islam, islamism, 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.; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" |
| n. (artifact) | 2. mihrab | (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. |
| ~ mosque | (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret. |
| ~ niche, recess | an enclosure that is set back or indented. |
| ~ mohammedanism, muhammadanism, islam, islamism, 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.; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" |
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