Meccan

1 of 2

adjective

Mec·​can ˈmekən 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the city of Mecca

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Mecca

Meccan

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Mecca

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Mecca, Saudi Arabia + -an

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Rhymes for Meccan

• beckon
• reckon