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turbeh

The English word “turbeh” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A small mausoleum built over the grave of a high-ranking or holy Muslim, especially under the Ottomans.

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish تربه (türbe), from Arabic تُرْبَة (turba, “tomb”). Doublet of turbah.

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