A mark that appears on the forehead of those who engage in regular Muslim prayer, which involves repeated contact of the forehead with the prayer mat.

Synonym of holy card / (UK, politics) In the House of Commons, a card reserving a seat for a backbencher during prayers and for the rest of the day.

plural of prayer card

prayer wheel

plural of prayer mill

(rare) One who prays mechanically, without true devotion.

plural of prayer-monger

A precarious situation; a situation whose successful outcome is hoped for but uncertain. / An approach to addressing a problem whose effectiveness is doubtful.

(religion) The first of the two services of the Anglican Daily Office, combining the canonical hours of matins, lauds and prime.

To have no chance or possibility, usually in the face of peril or adversity.