Etymology

mecca

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Today it means: Any place considered to be a very important place to visit by people with a particular interest. Full definition →

Arabic مَكَّة
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  1. Arabic · borrowed fromمَكَّة
  2. English todayMecca

From Arabic مَكَّة (makka) of uncertain etymology. In American place names, in reference to the Arabian city.

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