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Namus

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Namus is a noun meaning (in Arab countries) A concept of virtue and honor within a family, typically relating to chastity of female family members.

Meaning

(in Arab countries) A concept of virtue and honor within a family, typically relating to chastity of female family members.

More Meanings

  1. A cromlech, a stone circle, a lithic burial structure in the Sinai connected to various superstitions.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hubus, zunana, hisbah, habous, musnad, masnad.

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