Houri: meaning, definitions and examples
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houri
[ หhสษri ]
Islamic belief
A houri is a beautiful maiden in Islamic tradition, often described as a companion and reward in paradise for the faithful. They are often depicted as having wide, dark eyes and an alluring appearance. In various Islamic texts, houris are associated with the pleasures of heaven and are deemed to possess eternal beauty.
Synonyms
heavenly companions, paradisiacal maidens
Examples of usage
- The believers were promised houris in the afterlife.
- In art, houris are often portrayed with ethereal features.
- Many verses in the Quran describe the attributes of houris.
Translations
Translations of the word "houri" in other languages:
๐ต๐น houri
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Houri
๐ฎ๐ฉ houri
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัััั
๐ต๐ฑ houri
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใช
๐ซ๐ท houris
๐ช๐ธ hurรญ
๐น๐ท huri
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ houri
๐ธ๐ฐ houri
๐จ๐ณ ๅคๅฅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ houri
๐ฎ๐ธ houri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ััะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ huri
๐ฒ๐ฝ hurรญ
Etymology
The word 'houri' derives from the Arabic term 'ุญูุฑูุฉ' (แธฅลซrฤซyah), which originally refers to a beautiful young woman or maiden. This term is linked to the root word 'แธฅลซr,' which means 'white' or 'fair,' emphasizing the beauty of these figures. The concept of houris features prominently in Islamic eschatology, where they are described as rewards for righteous believers in an idyllic afterlife. The depiction of houris has evolved over centuries, influenced by various cultural interpretations and artistic portrayals in Muslim literature and visual arts, where they symbolize purity, beauty, and the joys of Paradise.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,837, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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