mihrab

mih·rab

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Definitions of mihrab word

noun mihrab (in a mosque) a niche or decorative panel designating the kiblah. 1
noun mihrab A niche in the wall of a mosque, at the point nearest to Mecca, toward which the congregation faces to pray. 1
noun mihrab the niche in a mosque showing the direction of Mecca 0
noun mihrab a niche in that wall of a mosque that is closest to Mecca: it indicates the direction toward which to pray 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20, mihrab is from the Arabic word miḥrāb

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