Kaaba

British  

/ ˈkɑːbə /

noun

1. a cube-shaped building in Mecca, the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine, into which is built the black stone believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham. Muslims turn in its direction when praying

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Etymology

Origin of Kaaba

from Arabic ka`bah, from ka`b cube

Example Sentences

Dr. Kaab comments that these events are rare.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2018

Abu Obeidah had sent before him Kaab Ebn Damarah with one thousand men, but with express orders not to fight till he had received information of the strength of the enemy.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

“At this narrative, related by Kaab el-Ahbár, Mo’áwiyeh wondered, and he said to him, ‘Can any one of mankind arrive at that city?’

From Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental by Tibbitts, Charles John

"Yes, O Commander of the Faithful," answered Kaab.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III by Payne, John

Tell us of its history," and Kaab said, "Aad the Great had two sons, Shedid and Sheddad.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume III by Payne, John