"kaffara" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Arabic كفارة Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|كفارة}} Arabic كفارة Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kaffara (uncountable)
  1. (Islam) A religious donation of money or food made to help those in need, as a forfeit by somebody who has missed a fast unnecessarily. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: kaffarah
    Sense id: en-kaffara-en-noun-Mc7mXJXy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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