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sema hall

/ˈsimə hɔl/ /ˈsɛmə hɔːl/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 semahane countable

Definition (English)

The circular hall in a Mevlevi lodge where the whirling ceremony takes place, traditionally surrounded by a railing for visitors.

Example Sentences

  1. The sema hall was lit only by lamps on its outer wall.
    Semahane yalnızca dış duvarındaki lambalarla aydınlatıldı.
  2. A sema hall is built so that every dervish has room to turn cleanly.
    Bir semahane, her dervişin rahatça dönebileceği bir alan kalacak şekilde inşa edilir.