Instance_Hypernym

noun

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

Part_meronym

Mecca 1

noun

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC

Islam 2

noun

the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran

Kaaba 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

(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 1
(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

Part_holonym

Mecca 1

noun

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

Islam 2

noun

the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran