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Koran

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noun Ko·ran \kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan\
variants: or

Quran

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Qur'an

\kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ku̇-\

Definition of Koran

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

Koranic

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Quranic

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Qur'anic

\kə-ˈra-nik\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of koran

Arabic qur'ān

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

KORAN Defined for English Language Learners

Koran

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Definition of Koran for English Language Learners

  • : the book of sacred writings used in the Muslim religion

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  1. See words that rhyme with Koran Spanish Central: Translation of Koran Britannica English: Translation of Koran for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Koran

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