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minaret

/ˈmɪnəɹɛt/
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A minaret is a tall, narrow tower on a mosque that serves as a place for the call to prayer. It is often decorated with intricate patterns and calligraphy. Minarets are an important part of Islamic architecture and can be found in many countries around the world.

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"minaret" as noun

1 - The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

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Synonyms
1 - tower
2 - spire
3 - minaret
4 - tower
5 - pinnacle
6 - steeple
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Antonyms
1 - tower
2 - spire
3 - pinnacle
4 - pinnacle
5 - pinnacle
6 - pinnacle
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