corban

(kôrˈbən, -bănˌ)

noun
A sacrifice made to God by the ancient Hebrews at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin

Origin: , from Greek korbān

Origin: , from Hebrew qorbān

Origin: , from qārab, to approach; see qrb in Semitic roots

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