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Zemzem

[ zem-zem ]

noun

, Islam.
  1. the sacred well located near the Kaʿba at Mecca.


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Example Sentences

Behold a flask of water from the holy well Zemzem, sovereign remedy for the toothache.

At Mekka he lays in a stock of scents, dates, rosaries and combs, but especially water from the sacred well called Zemzem.

Once upon a time three Genii, returning from their missions to mortals rested beside the well Zemzem.

The sacred Zemzem fountain at Mecca was discovered by two thirsty Camels.

It stands now beside the Well Zemzem; the Caabah is built over both.

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