Buraq

American  

[boo-rahk] / bʊˈrɑk /

noun

Islam.

1. the legendary beast, a winged horse with the face of a woman and the tail of a peacock, on which Muhammad ascended to heaven.

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Example Sentences

It said Ahmed Siam was killed along with other militants while hiding in the Al Buraq school.

From Reuters

It said Siam was killed along with other militants while hiding in the "al Buraq" school.

From Reuters

The text contained two mentions of the Western Wall, in inverted commas, and otherwise used a Muslim term for that location, the Buraq Plaza.

From Economist

The action comes a week after the militia attacked another air base at Buraq al-Shati, killing at least 141 people, including civilians.

From Washington Times

Mosmary says the attack on Buraq al-Shati air base effectively ends the cease-fire brokered by the national unity government between militias and the forces commanded by army chief Gen. Khalifa Hifter in the area.

From Washington Times