sura

/ˈsurə/

/ˈsurə/

Other forms: suras

Definitions of sura

1. noun

   one of the sections (or chapters) in the Koran
   “the Quran is divided in 114 suras”

   examples:

   Fatihah

   the first or opening sura of the Quran which is the central prayer of Islam and is used on all special occasions as well as during the five daily prayers

   type of:

   section, subdivision

   a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
2. noun

   the muscular back part of the shank
   synonyms: calf

   types:

   mid-calf

   the middle of the calf; half way between the knee and ankle

   type of:

   skeletal muscle, striated muscle

   a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes