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menorah
[ muh-nawr-uh, -nohr-uh ]
noun
- a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues).
- a candelabrum having nine branches, for use on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
menorah
/ məˈnɑʊrɔ; mɪˈnɔːrə /
noun
- a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple and now an emblem of Judaism and the badge of the state of Israel
- a candelabrum having eight branches and a shammes that is lit during the festival of Hanukkah
menorah
- A nine-branched candelabrum used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah . The center candle, or “starter,” is used to light the other eight candles, with one additional candle lit on each subsequent evening of the celebration.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of menorah1
First recorded in 1885–90, menorah is from the Hebrew word mənōrāh literally, lampstand
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Word History and Origins
Origin of menorah1
from Hebrew: candlestick
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Example Sentences
Plenty of Jewish kids today grow up with a Christmas tree next to their menorah.
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He even lit a candle in the main menorah of the community last Hannukah.
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There is no menorah in the Gryffindor common room or any mention of Chanukah in any Harry Potter book.
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They ask which holiday is represented by the menorah behind them.
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More than menorah lighting and dreidel spinning, Hanukkah is known for its culinary delicacy, latkes.
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Gleaming brass, its seven uplifting arms gracefully curved, stood a—Menorah!
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See for other particulars the above quoted article in Menorah, note.
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