Mecca - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Mecca :  (noun)
1: joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam [syn: Mecca]
2: a place that attracts many visitors; "New York is a mecca for young artists"

Based on WordNet 2.0

Mecca, CA (CDP, FIPS 46660) Location: 33.57589 N, 116.07171 W Population (1990): 1966 (416 housing units) Area: 3.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water) Mecca, IN (town, FIPS 48132) Location: 39.72713 N, 87.33149 W Population (1990): 331 (159 housing units) Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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