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dhikr
(dik′ər),USA pronunciation n., pl. dhikrs, dhikr. [Islam.]
- Eastern Religionsa meeting of dervishes at which a phrase containing a name of God is chanted rhythmically to induce a state of ecstasy.
- Eastern Religionseach set of passages from the Koran so chanted, with its accompanying ritual.
- Arabic: recitation
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