minaret

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GREC2

Definitions

n.

The tall slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced

（清真寺的）宣礼塔，光塔

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword

minaretother

=minaret

Common Collocations

1.mosque minaret清真寺宣礼塔
2.minaret tower宣礼塔
3.minaret call宣礼塔召唤

Example Sentences

1.
The minaret of the mosque towered high above the surrounding buildings.
2.
The call to prayer echoed from the minaret at dawn.

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