hallel

(häl′el′; also hä lel′)

noun

a part of the Jewish religious services consisting of Psalms 113 to 118 inclusive, recited or sung on certain festivals

Origin: Heb halel, praise

See hallel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Judaism

A chant of praise consisting of Psalms 113 through 118, used during Passover and on certain other holidays.

Origin:

Origin: Hebrew hallēl, song of praise

Origin: , from hillēl, to praise; see hll in Semitic roots

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