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- [muh-nawr-uh, -nohr-uh]
- /məˈnɔr ə, -ˈnoʊr ə/
- /məˈnɔː.rə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-nawr-uh, -nohr-uh]
- /məˈnɔr ə, -ˈnoʊr ə/
Definitions of menorah word
- noun menorah a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues). 1
- noun menorah a candelabrum having nine branches, for use on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. 1
- noun menorah A sacred candelabrum with seven branches used in the Temple in Jerusalem, originally that made by the craftsman Bezalel and placed in the sanctuary of the Tabernacle (Exod. 37: 17-24). 1
- noun menorah Jewish candelabrum 1
- countable noun menorah A menorah is a candelabra consisting of seven or sometimes eight branches. It is a symbol of Judaism. 0
- noun menorah a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple and now an emblem of Judaism and the badge of the state of Israel 0
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Origin of menorah
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90, menorah is from the Hebrew word mənōrāh literally, lampstand
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Parts of speech for Menorah
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
menorah popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
menorah usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for menorah
noun menorah
- candelabra — A candelabra is an ornamental holder for two or more candles.
- sconce — the head or skull.
- pricket — a sharp metal point on which to stick a candle.
- candelabrum — A candelabrum is the same as a candelabra.
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