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English word origin

Etymology of surau

From Malay surau, possibly from Sanskrit सुरौकस् (suraukas, “abode of the gods”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A small mosque or other Islamic assembly building in parts of Sumatra and the Malay peninsula. · A small room in any public place where Muslims pray.

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From Malay surau, possibly from Sanskrit सुरौकस् (suraukas, “abode of the gods”).

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