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Ko·ran | \ kə-ˈran 
, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan \
, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan \variants:
or Quran or Qur'an \ kə-ˈran , -ˈrän ; ku̇- \
, -ˈrän ; ku̇- \Definition of Koran
: the book composed of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revelations made to Muhammad by Allah through the angel Gabriel
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Koranic or less commonly Quranic or Qur'anic \ kə-ˈra-nik \ adjective
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Koran
noun English Language Learners Definition of Koran
: the book of sacred writings used in the Muslim religion
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Koran
nounKo·ran | \ kə-ˈran , -ˈrän \
, -ˈrän \Kids Definition of Koran
: a book of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revealed to Muhammad by Allah
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The first known use of Koran was circa 1615
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