Meaning of holy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊli/

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  1. Noun

    holy

    Definitions

    1. a sacred place of pilgrimage

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    holy

    Etymology

    Old English hālig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German heilig, also to whole

    Definitions

    1. belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

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