Wailing Wall

proper noun

The Western Wall.

Meanings

proper nounthe Wailing Wall
  1. JudaismoffensivepossiblyThe Western Wall.

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

After the Jewish practice of weeping at the site over the Destruction of the Temple.

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