زاویه

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Ottoman Turkish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Arabic زَاوِيَة (zāwiya, angle; corner).

Noun

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زاویه (zâviye) (plural زوایا (zevâyâ))

  1. (geometry) angle, a figure formed by two rays which start from a common point
    Synonyms: بوجاق (bucak), كنج (künc), كوشه (köşe)
  2. corner, nook, the space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point
    Synonyms: بوجاق (bucak), كنج (künc), كوشه (köşe)
  3. nook, retreat, a hidden or secluded spot or place affording privacy or security
    Synonym: قارش (karış)

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Turkish: zaviye
  • Crimean Tatar: zaviye

Further reading

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Persian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Arabic زَاوِيَة (zāwiya).

Noun

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زاویه (zâviye) (plural زاویه‌ها (zâviye-hâ) or زوایا (zavâyâ))

  1. angle, corner
    Synonym: گوشه (guše)