a·zan (ä-zän )n. Islam The Muslim summons to prayer, called by the muezzin from a minaret of a mosque five times a day. [Arabic 'a   n, from 'aana, to call to prayer, derived stem of 'aina, to listen, from 'un, ear; see  n in Semitic roots.] |
azan [ɑːˈzɑːn]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) Islam the call to prayer five times a day, usually by a muezzin from a minaret
[from Arabic adhān, from adhina to proclaim, invite; see muezzin]
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