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minaret

/ˈmɪnərɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does minaret mean?

noun

A tower attached to a mosque, typically having a balcony from which the call to prayer is made. A tall, slender tower, especially one that is part of a building.

Example

"The minaret of the mosque stood tall above the surrounding buildings."

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