Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an, Book
(noun) the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ko"ran, n. Etym: [Ar. goran. See Alcoran.]
Definition: The Scriptures of the Mohammedans, containing the professed revelations to Mohammed; -- called also Alcoran. [Written also Kuran or Quran.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
