Holies
//ˈhoʊliz// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of holy. Used almost exclusively in Holy of Holies. form-of, plural
"The holy of holies, a cubical space of ten cubits on the side, was separated from the larger antechamber by four columns, which were also covered with gold and stood upon silver sockets; they bore a second curtain of four colors."
Example
More examples"So, my enemy, I won't let you attempt on the holy of holies of my heart, you will pay for it, I promise."
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