the holy of holiesnoun [ S ]
uk/ˌhəʊ.li əv ˈhəʊ.liz/us/ˌhoʊ.li əv ˈhoʊ.liz/the holiest part of a religious building, especially the Jewish temple
UK humorous any place that is very special:
This stadium is the holy of holies to many fans.
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Parts of religious buildings
- altar
- apse
- belfry
- chancel
- chaplaincy
- crypt
- flying buttress
- font
- gargoyle
- lychgate
- minaret
- pulpit
- rood screen
- rose window
- sacristy
- sanctuary
- sanctum
- transept
- vault
- vestry
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