"kiswah" meaning in All languages combined

See kiswah on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: kiswahs [plural]
Etymology: From Arabic كِسْوَة (kiswa). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ar|كِسْوَة}} Arabic كِسْوَة (kiswa), {{root|en|ar|ك س و}} Head templates: {{en-noun}} kiswah (plural kiswahs)
  1. (Islam) The cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Categories (topical): Islam Synonyms: kiswa
    Sense id: en-kiswah-en-noun-Prgh10Ge Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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