Mosque
WordNet
noun
(1) (Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , ultimately from , literally ‘place of prostration’.
Noun
- A place of worship for Muslims, corresponding to a church or synagogue in other religions, and having at least one minaret; a masjid.
Usage notes
People of Islamic faith prefer the Arabic-derived term over the English term mosque.