wailing wall
noun
1
capitalized
: a surviving section of the wall which in ancient times formed a part of the enclosure of Herod's temple near the Holy of Holies and at which Jews traditionally gather for prayer and religious lament
2
: a source of comfort and consolation in misfortune
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“Wailing wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wailing%20wall. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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