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Meaning of maqsurah | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An enclosure, box, or screen near the mihrab in a mosque, typically reserved for a Muslim ruler and his entourage, and originally designed to shield him from potential assassins during prayer.
A similar enclosure around a tomb.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

maqta maqtaq maque choux Maqueda maquette maqui