Kaaba

Definitions of Kaaba
  1. noun
    (Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine; believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham; Muslims turn in its direction when praying
    synonyms: Caaba
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    shrine
    a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
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