əm, -ˈtoʊr- noun
1.
the holy of holies of the Biblical tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem.
2.
sanctum ( def 2 ).
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sānctum sānctōrum, translation of Hebrew qōdhesh haqqodhāshīm holy of holies
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sānctum sānctōrum, translation of Hebrew qōdhesh haqqodhāshīm holy of holies
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sanctum sanctorum (sæŋkˈtɔːrəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Bible another term for the holy of holies |
| 2. | facetious often an especially private place |
| [C14: from Latin, literally: holy of holies, rendering Hebrew qōdesh haqqodāshīm] | |
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sanctum sanctorum [(sangk-tuhm sangk-tawr-uhm)]Latin for “holy of holies.” The place in the Jewish temple in Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. By extension, a sacred and private place.
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