تكیه

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See also: تکیه and تكية

Ottoman Turkish

تَكیه

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Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Persian تکیه (takya, “leaning, reclining; takya”).

Pronunciation

Noun

تكیه • (tekye) (plural تكیه‌لر (tekyeler))

  1. (Sufism) takya, a monastery or convent which acted as a hostel for dervishes and wanderers in need
    Synonym: خانقاه (hanekâh)
  2. (by extension) exercising place, drill-pitch, range, any area or space dedicated to trainings

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