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Koran
noun Ko·ran \kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ˈkȯr-ˌan\
: the book of sacred writings used in the Muslim religion
Full Definition of KORAN
: 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
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Variants of KORAN
Ko·ran also Qur·an or Qur·'an \kə-ˈran, -ˈrän; ku̇-\
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Origin of KORAN
Arabic qur'ān
First Known Use: circa 1615
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Koran
noun Ko·ran \kə-ˈran, -ˈrän\
Definition of KORAN for Kids
: a book of sacred writings accepted by Muslims as revealed to Muhammad by Allah
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