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hajj hajj /ˈhædʒ/

The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba ( hadj , haj , hajj )
the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba
For a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship
for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship

A stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) ( miser )
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to the orphanage.
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to the orphanage.

Large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone ( sturgeon )
large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone
The sturgeon is prized for its roe, known as caviar.
The sturgeon is prized for its roe, known as caviar.

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