cave of adullam

cave of adul·​lam

-əˈdələm

usually C&A

: a group of seceders from a particular political or intellectual position

Word History

Etymology

from Adullam, biblical cave where David fled to escape Achish, king of Gath, & where he was joined by other discontented people (1 Samuel 22:1–2)

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