NOM | artifact | Kaba | (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine |
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Sentit | (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying. | |
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Categoria | islamisme, islam | 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 |
Espècimen de | lloc sagrat, santuari | A place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person |
Anglès | Kaaba, Caaba | |
Espanyol | Caaba, Kaaba |
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