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(mə nō′rə, -nôr′ə)

noun

a candelabrum; specif.,

one with seven branches, a traditional symbol of Judaism
one with nine branches, used during the festival of Hanukkah

Origin: Heb menora, lamp stand < Aram nur, fire; akin to Ar manārah: see minaret

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noun
Judaism

A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebration of Hanukkah.
often Menorah A ceremonial seven-branched candelabrum of the Jewish Temple symbolizing the seven days of the Creation.

Origin:

Origin: Hebrew mənôrâ; see nwr in Semitic roots

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