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Magen David

American  
[mah-guhn dey-vid, mah-gen dah-veed, maw-guhn daw-vid] / ˈmɑ gən ˈdeɪ vɪd, mɑˈgɛn dɑˈvid, ˈmɔ gən ˈdɔ vɪd /

noun

Judaism.
  1. Star of David.


Magen David British  
/ ˈmɔːɡən ˈdeɪvɪd /

noun

  1. Judaism another name for the Star of David

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Magen David

First recorded in 1900–05, Magen David is from Hebrew māghēn dāwīd literally, “shield of David”

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Israel's Magen David Adom emergency medical service said 84 wounded people were taken to hospitals from the Arad scene, including 10 in serious condition.

From Barron's Mar. 22, 2026

Israel's ambulance service, Magen David Adom, says many people are being treated for acute anxiety.

From BBC May 26, 2024

It said he was transferred to an ambulance belonging to Magen David Adom, Israel’s nonprofit emergency medical service, and taken to the hospital in Jerusalem.

From New York Times Mar. 13, 2024

The Magen David Adom rescue service said Monday it was treating seven people, including two in serious condition.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2024

“We’re deeply grateful to Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse,” said Eli Bin, director-general of Magen David Adom, said in a statement.

From Washington Times Nov. 15, 2023

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