Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » Koran
Koran
(kə ran′, -rän′; kôr′an′, -än′)
noun
the sacred book of Islam: in Muslim belief, it contains revelations made to Mohammed by Allah
Origin: Ar qur'ān, lit., book, reading, recitation < qara'a, to read
Related Forms:
- Koranic adjective
See Koran in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or Qur·’an
noun The sacred text of Islam, considered by Muslims to contain the revelations of God to Muhammad. Also called Alcoran.
Origin:
Origin: Arabic (al-)qur’ān, (the) reading, recitation, Koran
Origin: , from qara’a, to read, recite; see qrא in Semitic roots
.Related Forms:
- Ko·ranˈic adjective
Learn more about Koran
