hegira
noun /hɪ'dʒaɪrə/
- Definition
- the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'hegira'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
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Length
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