sura

noun

su·​ra ˈsu̇r-ə How to pronounce sura (audio)
: a chapter of the Quran

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In this large-format work, artist Sandow Birk offers each sura beautifully handwritten and framed by scenes of American life. — Patrick T. Reardon, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 Marracci worked to disprove Islam, carefully translating and rebutting each sura in turn. — The Economist, 6 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Arabic sūra, literally, row

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sura was in 1661

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“Sura.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sura. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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