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A shamas is a thin thrush bird with a long tail with black feathers, a white rear, tail sides and a chestnut belly. (noun)
An example of a shamas is a white-rumped shamas.
A shamas is an official in a synagogue who manages many of the day-to-day activities. (noun)
An example of a shamas is the person who lights the candles in a Hanukkah menorah.
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See shamas in Webster's New World College Dictionary