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altar in Malay

mazbah

UK/ˈɒl.tə/

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altar in Malay: mazbah, mezbah. In English, altar means a table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

Malay words for altar

flat-topped structure used for religious rites
mazbah, mezbah

English meaning of altar

  1. noun A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
  2. noun A raised area around an altar in a church; the sanctuary.
  3. noun Any (real or notional) place where something is worshipped or sacrificed to.

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Questions about altar in Malay

What is the meaning of altar in Malay?
Altar in Malay is mazbah, mezbah.
Apakah maksud altar dalam bahasa Melayu?
Altar: mazbah, mezbah.
What does altar mean in English?
Altar means a table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

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