"proseuche" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: proseuches [plural], proseucha [alternative], proseukhe [alternative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek προσευχή (proseukhḗ). According to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: : prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel):—X pray earnestly, prayer. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|προσευχή}} Ancient Greek προσευχή (proseukhḗ), {{mdash}} — Head templates: {{en-noun}} proseuche (plural proseuches)
  1. (religion) A place of prayer; among the Jews, one that was not a synagogue, or the temple, usually roofless.
    Sense id: en-proseuche-en-noun-cekrIR64 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Religion Topics: lifestyle, religion

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Alternative forms

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