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adytum
ad·y·tum [ áddətəm ] (plural ad·y·ta [ áddətə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
inner sanctum: the most sacred part in an ancient temple, restricted to priests
[Early 17th century. < Latin< Greek adutos "not to be entered" < duein "enter"]
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