prayer rug

[ prair ]

noun

1. a small rug upon which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself during his devotions.

prayer rug

/ prɛə /

noun

1. the small carpet on which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself while saying his prayers Also calledprayer mat

prayer rug

1. A mat upon which Muslims kneel to say their prayers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prayer rug¹

First recorded in 1900–05