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surah

Syllabification: (su·rah)
Pronunciation: /ˈso͞orə/
Definition of surah

noun

  • a soft twilled silk fabric used in dressmaking.

Origin:

late 19th century: representing the French pronunciation of Surat, where it was originally made

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