Koran
Other words from Koran
- Ko·ran·ic [kuh-ran-ik, kaw-, koh-], /kəˈræn ɪk, kɔ-, koʊ-/, adjective
- pre-Ko·ran·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for Koran
/ (kɔːˈrɑːn) /
the sacred book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the infallible word of God dictated to Mohammed through the medium of the angel Gabriel: Also: Qur'an
Origin of Koran
1Derived forms of Koran
- Koranic, adjective
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Cultural definitions for Koran
[ (kuh-ran, kuh-rahn) ]
The sacred book of Islam. Muslims believe that the teachings of the Koran were revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad.
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