Definition of mihrab Mihrab
mih•rab
We found 4 definitions of mihrab from 2 different sources.
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What does mihrab mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: mihrabs |
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| mihrab - (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca | ||
| niche, recess (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) | ||
| mosque (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret | ||
| mihrab - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca | ||
| design, pattern, figure the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument" | ||
| prayer mat, prayer rug a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions | ||
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