Main Entry:

Ko·ran

Pronunciation:

\kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan\

Variant(s):

also Qur·an or Qur·'an \kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ku̇-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Arabic qur'ān

Date:

circa 1615

: the book composed of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revelations made to Muhammad by Allah through the angel Gabriel

— Ko·ran·ic also Qu·ran·ic or Qur·'an·ic \kə-ˈra-nik\ adjective