word
muqarnas
moo-KAR-nas
muːˈkɑːrnəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
muqarnas
Dictionary meaning
A form of ornamental vaulting in Islamic architecture, consisting of tiers of projecting niches, corbels, and stalactite-like forms; found in domes, porticos, and portals.
History and origin
Arabic — from 'qarnas' (projecting).
Common mispronunciations
moo-KAR-nazMOO-kar-nas
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