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minaret in Malay

menara

UK/ˈmɪnəɹɛt//mɪnəˈɹɛt/

minaret in Malay: menara. In English, minaret means the tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

Malay words for minaret

mosque tower
menara

English meaning of minaret

  1. noun The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

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Questions about minaret in Malay

What is the meaning of minaret in Malay?
Minaret in Malay is menara.
Apakah maksud minaret dalam bahasa Melayu?
Minaret: menara.
What does minaret mean in English?
Minaret means the tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

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