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holy of holies

Definition of holy of holies

noun

  • the inner chamber of the sanctuary in the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, separated by a veil from the outer chamber. It was reserved for the presence of God and could be entered only by the High Priest on the Day of Atonement.
  • a place regarded as most sacred or special:I knocked at the door and was admitted by Ms Brown to the holy of holies

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