mihrab

As nouns the difference between dictionary and mihrab

is that dictionary is a reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically and explaining each word's meaning and sometimes containing information on its etymology, usage, translations and other data while mihrab is (islam) a niche in a mosque, that indicates the qibla (direction of mecca), and into which the imam prays.

As a verb dictionary

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As nouns the difference between iwan and mihrab

is that iwan is a large, vaulted chamber with a monumental arched opening on one side while mihrab is a niche in a mosque, that indicates the qibla (direction of Mecca), and into which the imam prays.