| NOUN | artifact | mihrab | (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug |
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| artifact | mihrab | (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca |
| Meaning | (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca. | |
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| Category | Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, 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 |
| Part of | prayer rug, prayer mat | A small rug used by Muslims during their devotions |
| Broader | design, pattern, figure | A decorative or artistic work |
| Meaning | (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. | |
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| Category | Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, 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 |
| Part of | mosque | (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret |
| Broader | recess, niche | An enclosure that is set back or indented |
| Spanish | mihrab | |
| Catalan | mihrab | |
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