MIHRAB

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does mihrab mean? 

• MIHRAB (noun)
  The noun MIHRAB has 2 senses:

1. (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca

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

  Familiarity information: MIHRAB used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MIHRAB (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("mihrab" is a kind of...):

design; figure; pattern (a decorative or artistic work)

Domain 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)

Holonyms ("mihrab" is a part of...):

prayer mat; prayer rug (a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("mihrab" is a kind of...):

niche; recess (an enclosure that is set back or indented)

Domain 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)

Holonyms ("mihrab" is a part of...):

mosque ((Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret)