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‘um•rah  (um′rə),USA pronunciation n. [Islam.]
  1. Eastern Religionsthe pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.
Also, ‘um′ra. Also called lesser pilgrimage. 
  • Arabic: literally, visit

'umrah' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
lesser pilgrimage - pilgrimage

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