menorah

menorah

me·no·rah

M0219100 (mə-nôr′ə)n. Judaism 1. A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebrating Hanukkah.2. often Menorah A ceremonial seven-branched candelabrum of the Jewish Temple symbolizing the seven days of the Creation.

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[Hebrew mənôrâ; see nwr in Semitic roots.]

menorah

(mɪˈnɔːrə; Hebrew məˈnɑʊrɔ) n1. (Judaism) a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple and now an emblem of Judaism and the badge of the state of Israel2. (Judaism) a candelabrum having eight branches and a shammes that is lit during the festival of Hanukkah[from Hebrew: candlestick]

me•nor•ah

(məˈnɔr ə, -ˈnoʊr ə)

n. 1. a candelabrum used in the Temple and in modern synagogues. 2. a nine-branched candelabrum used during Hanukkah. [1885–90; < Hebrew mənōrāh]

menorah

A candle holder with seven branches.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of Creationcandelabra, candelabrum - branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lightsJudaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
	2.	menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festivalcandelabra, candelabrum - branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lightsJudaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud

Translations

menoraменора