Menorah Definition

mə-nôrə
menorahs
noun
A candelabrum with seven branches, a traditional symbol of Judaism, or with nine branches, used during the festival of Hanukkah.
Webster's New World
A ceremonial seven-branched candelabrum of the Jewish Temple symbolizing the seven days of the Creation.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Menorah

Noun

Singular:
menorah
Plural:
menorahs, menoroth

Origin of Menorah

  • From Hebrew מנורה (m'norá). From the same Semitic root as minaret.

    From Wiktionary

  • Hebrew mənôrâ nwr in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Menorah Sentence Examples

  • Jewish tombstones will have symbols on them such as the Star of David, lions, a menorah, scrolls or the tablets with the 10 Commandments.

  • Electric Menorah - This Menorah plugs in and sits in your window, complete with a flickering effect that mimics real candles.

  • The Menorah, the eight branched candlestick, is given prominent place in the home.

  • Make sure the food is all purchased, roast in the oven, tree turned on, menorah lit, or whatever traditions you and your friends and family participate in … it's wonderful and stressful at the same time, isn't it?

  • The story of Chanukah professes the miracle that the oil lasted eight full days - the length of time necessary to press more oil - and therefore a menorah is lit each night of the celebration to commemorate that event.

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Words Starting With

MMEMEN

Words Ending With

HAHRAH

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Words Starting With M and Ending With H

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With M7 Letter Words Ending With H