Koran
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of Koran
C17: from Arabic qur'ān reading, book; related to qara'a to read, recite
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He was carrying a copy of the Koran and a prayer rug, police said at the time.
From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025
Al-Wardi from Baghdad shared a passage from the Koran she said had left an impression.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
Mr Beer said sometimes this involved the use of amulets known as “taweez”, which can contain written verses of the Koran and can be worn around the neck.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
Mario Koran is a Times reporter in Wisconsin and a member of the Local Investigations Fellowship, which helps reporters develop the skills to tell investigative stories in their communities.
From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024
His son had held the Koran over our heads as Soraya and I had walked toward the stage, smiling at the flashing cameras.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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