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ihram

ih·ram
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-rahm]
    • /iˈrɑm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-rahm]
    • /iˈrɑm/

Definitions of ihram word

  • noun ihram the dress worn by male Muslims on their pilgrimage to Mecca, consisting of two white cotton cloths, one worn round the waist, the other over the left shoulder. 1
  • noun ihram (Islam) The state of ritual purity and dedication of a Muslim hajj pilgrim to Mecca. 1
  • noun ihram the customary white robes worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, symbolizing a sacred or consecrated state 0
  • noun ihram a costume worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, consisting of one piece of white cotton around the waist and hips and another over the shoulder 0
  • noun ihram the restrictions and rules that must be observed by a pilgrim so dressed 0
  • noun ihram (Islam) The clothing worn on such a pilgrimage; one length of cotton cloth around the loins and another thrown over the left shoulder. 0

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Origin of ihram

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705, ihram is from the Arabic word iḥrām literally, prohibition

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ihram

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ihram popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ihram usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ihram

  • what is ihram in hajj?
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  • how to put on ihram?
  • how to tie ihram?
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