PRAYER MAT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A small rug used by Muslims during their devotions

Synonyms:

prayer mat; prayer rug

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("prayer mat" is a kind of...):

carpet; carpeting; rug (floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile))

Meronyms (parts of "prayer mat"):

mihrab ((Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca)