"qasr" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: qasrs [plural]
Etymology: Arabic قَصْر (qaṣr), from Latin castrum; compare ksar. Doublet of castrum. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ar|قَصْر}} Arabic قَصْر (qaṣr), {{uder|en|la|castrum}} Latin castrum, {{doublet|en|castrum}} Doublet of castrum Head templates: {{en-noun}} qasr (plural qasrs)
  1. A palace or castle in Middle Eastern countries.

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