"haikal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: haikals [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Arabic هَيْكَل (haykal, “altar”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|هَيْكَل||altar}} Arabic هَيْكَل (haykal, “altar”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} haikal (plural haikals)
  1. The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain. Categories (topical): Coptic Church Synonyms: haykal

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