Kol Nidre Definition
kōl nĭdrā, -rə, kôl nē-drā
noun
A prayer recited or chanted in synagogues on the eve of Yom Kippur, declaring a release from vows, specifically religious vows, that were made unintentionally or under duress.
Webster's New World
The traditional melody associated with this prayer.
Webster's New World
Origin of Kol Nidre
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Aramaic kol nidrê all vows (the opening words of the prayer) kol all kll in Semitic roots nidrê pl. bound form of nidrā vow (from nədar to vow nḏr in Semitic roots)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Heb-Aram kol-nidre, all (our) vows: opening words of prayer < Aram kol, all + nidre, vows, pl. of neder, vow < root ndr, to vow
From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition
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