Hebraic

[ hi-brey-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Hebrews, Hebrews, their language, or their culture.

Hebraic

/ hɪˈbreɪɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Hebrews or their language or culture

Derived Forms

• Heˈbraically, adverb

Other Words From

• He·brai·cal·ly adverb
• non-He·braic adjective
• non-He·brai·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hebraic¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin Hebraicus < Greek Hebraïkós, equivalent to Hebra ( îos ) Hebrew + -ikos -ic; replacing Old English Ebrēisc

Example Sentences

Then they compounded the offense by suggesting that South Carolina Republican Senator Jim DeMint shares those Hebraic virtues.

From The Daily Beast

There do actually exist, besides, many Hebraic traces in the American languages.

From Project Gutenberg

During his period of preparation, he made himself master of the Hebraic law and the writings of the leading commentators upon it.

From Project Gutenberg

Karshook, it may be added, is the Hebraic word for a thistle.

From Project Gutenberg

The latter was a German with Hebraic features and a pointed beard.

From Project Gutenberg

Curiously enough, a tiny stream of Hebraic blood and Moorish blood still trickles through the Spanish coast towns.

From Project Gutenberg