menorah Hear it!

menorah Definition

me·no·rah (mə nō′rə, -nôr′ə)

noun

a candelabrum; specif.,

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

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

menorah Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • light: I also lit another menorah of olive oil recieved from a friend.