Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun mihrab

2 senses of mihrab

Sense 1
mihrab -- ((Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca)
       => design, pattern, figure -- (a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors")

Sense 2
mihrab -- ((Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca)
       => recess, niche -- (an enclosure that is set back or indented)