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1. mihrab

noun. (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.

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  • محراب (Arabic)

2. mihrab

noun. (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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Etymology

  • محراب (Arabic)

Sentences with mihrab


1. Noun, singular or mass
The first is a hypostyle hall, or open courtyard surrounded by pillars, with the mihrab niche and qibla wall at the far end from the entrance.

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