"takyeh" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: takyehs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Iranian Persian تکیه (takye). Doublet of takya, takiyya, and tekke. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|fa-ira|تکیه|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=takye|ts=}} Iranian Persian تکیه (takye), {{bor+|en|fa-ira|تکیه|tr=takye}} Borrowed from Iranian Persian تکیه (takye), {{doublet|en|takya|takiyya|tekke}} Doublet of takya, takiyya, and tekke Head templates: {{en-noun}} takyeh (plural takyehs)
  1. (Shia Islam, Iran) Synonym of husayniyya; alternative form of takya Tags: Iran, Shia Categories (topical): Places of worship, Shi'ism Synonyms: husayniyya [synonym, synonym-of], takyé
    Sense id: en-takyeh-en-noun-OWQKBNKh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion

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