Sura
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʊə.ɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sura is a noun meaning (Islam) Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.
Meaning
(Islam) Any of the 114 chapters of the Quran.
More Meanings
- The sap of the palmyra or of the coconut palm, palm wine.
Example Sentences
Most of these essentially uninflected syllables (CV̄C) are names of the letters of the alphabet and introduce some of the suwar of the Qurʾanic text.
Word Forms
- suras
- surah
Synonyms for sura
Depending on context, synonyms include calf.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include calf, shura, fence, surah, surat, soorah.
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