HOLY OF HOLIES as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept
   Synonym(s)
   • sanctum sanctorum (what does sanctum sanctorum mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) holy of holies is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sanctuary (what does sanctuary mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable
   Usage Example(s)
   • every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System
   Hypernyms(s) holy of holies is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • sacredness (what does sacredness mean?)