Alcoran

noun

Al·​co·​ran ˌal-kə-ˈran How to pronounce Alcoran (audio)
archaic
: Quran

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French & Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-qur'ān, literally, the reading

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alcoran was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Alcoran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alcoran. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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