"mizrah" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mizrahs [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew מִזְרָח (mizrákh, “east”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|he|מִזְרָח||east|tr=mizrákh}} Hebrew מִזְרָח (mizrákh, “east”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} mizrah (plural mizrahs)
  1. A plaque attached to a wall to indicate the direction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which a Jew should face while praying. Categories (topical): Judaism Synonyms: mizrach
    Sense id: en-mizrah-en-noun-moAt4FJ0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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