minbar

English
Minbar in al-Masjid al-Nabawi

Etymology

From Arabic مِنْبَر (minbar).

Noun

minbar (plural minbars)

  1. A pulpit in a mosque, usually shaped like a small tower, where the imam stands to deliver sermons.

Alternative forms

Anagrams

Dutch

Noun

minbar m (plural minbars, diminutive minbartje n)

  1. (Islam) minbar, pulpit in a mosque

French

Noun

minbar m (plural minbars)

  1. minbar

Further reading

Maltese
Root
n-b-r
2 terms

Alternative forms

Etymology

From inherited Arabic مِنْبَر (minbar) (given by Vassalli).[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɪmˈbar/

Noun

minbar m (plural mnieber)

  1. (archaic) pulpit, podium
    Synonyms: pulptu, podju
  2. (archaic) large shop window
  3. (archaic) large muzeum showcase
  4. (archaic) a chair on which pregnant women gave birth.
  5. (Islam) minbar, the elevated place from where the imam delivers a sermon with the congregation.

References
  1. Agius, C. (2005). Maltese Christian Words of Arabic Origin. Melkite Greek Catholic Church Information Center. https://www.mliles.com/melkite/docrch2.doc
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