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ephod

[ ef-od, ee-fod ]
/ ˈɛf ɒd, ˈi fɒd /
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noun Judaism.
a richly embroidered, apronlike vestment having two shoulder straps and ornamental attachments for securing the breastplate, worn with a waistband by the high priest. Exodus 28:6, 7, 25–28.
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Origin of ephod

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Hebrew ēphōd, apparently meaning “idol” in some passages
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British Dictionary definitions for ephod

ephod
/ (ˈiːfɒd) /

noun
Old Testament an embroidered vestment believed to resemble an apron with shoulder straps, worn by priests in ancient Israel

Word Origin for ephod

C14: from Hebrew ēphōdh
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