SANCTUM SANCTORUM


Meaning of SANCTUM SANCTORUM in English

[ saŋ(k)'tɔ:rəm ]

■ noun ( plural sancta sanctorum or ~s ) the holy of holies in the Jewish temple.

Origin

ME: L. sanctum (see sanctum ) + sanctorum 'of holy places', translating Heb. qōḏeš haqqŏḏāšīm 'holy of holies'.

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