Adon Olam

[ ah-dohn oh-lahm ]
/ ɑˈdoʊn oʊˈlɑm /

noun Judaism.

a liturgical prayer or hymn expressing the faith of Israel in God, often sung in unison usually at the close of a service.

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
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Origin of Adon Olam

From the Hebrew word ādhōn ʿōlām literally, Lord of the world
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