English dictionary
Hejira
/'h/I//dZ/r/@/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year
Synonyms hegiraSource: WordNet 3.0
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a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
Source: WordNet 3.0
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See <u>Hegira</u>.
Source: webster1913