ruku'

noun

The act of bowing as part of Islamic prayer.

OriginArabic رُكُوع →
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Meanings

nounruku' (uncountable)
  1. uncountableIslamThe act of bowing as part of Islamic prayer.

Origin

  1. Arabicرُكُوع
  2. Englishruku'

Borrowed from Arabic رُكُوع (rukūʕ).

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Chicago

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