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mihrab

/ˈmɪr.ɑːb/

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noun

/ˈmɪr.ɑːb/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее изображение на мусульманском молитвенном коврике в форме ниши, которое должно быть обращено к Мекке во время молитвы, или нишу в стене мечети, указывающую направление на Мекку.

A noun referring to a design on a Muslim prayer rug shaped like a niche, which must be oriented toward Mecca during worship, or a niche in a mosque wall that marks the direction of Mecca.

  1. Prayer rug designC1formal

    A decorative design shaped like a niche on a Muslim prayer rug, which must be oriented toward Mecca during prayer.

    ruУзор на молитвенном коврике

    • The mihrab on the rug was beautifully embroidered with gold thread.
    • During prayer, he carefully aligned the mihrab of his rug toward Mecca.
    • Traditional prayer rugs often feature a mihrab pattern at one end.
  2. Mosque wall nicheC1formal

    A niche or alcove set into the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, the direction of Mecca for prayer.

    ruНиша в стене мечети

    • The imam stood before the mihrab to lead the congregation in prayer.
    • The mosque's mihrab was decorated with intricate tile work and calligraphy.
    • Worshippers face the mihrab when performing their daily prayers.
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  • mihrabs' possessive plural form
  • mihrab's possessive singular form