Definition of MIHRAB

mihrab

Plural: mihrabs

Noun

  • (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca
  • (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca
  • A niche in a mosque that indicates the qibla (direction of Mecca), and into which the imam prays.
  • A design in a Muslim prayer mat with the same function.
  • pl. -S a niche in a mosque

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic مِحْرَاب (miḥrāb).

Scrabble Score: 13

mihrab: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mihrab: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mihrab: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

mihrab is a valid Words With Friends word