单词 | etrog |
释义 | etrog1/ˈɛtrɒɡ/(also esrog, ethrog) noun A citron, the fruit of the tree Citrus medica (family Rutaceae), used ritually in the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Succoth). OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Hebrew Review. From post-biblical Hebrew (Mishnah) eṯrōg citron, citron tree from Persian tūrunj kind of citrus fruit, further etymology uncertain and disputed. Etrog2/ˈɛtrɒɡ/Now historical noun A name between 1968 and 1979 for: any of the Canadian Film Awards, presented annually for achievement in the Canadian film industry.
Origin1960s; earliest use found in The Globe and Mail. From the name of Sorel Etrog (b. 1933), Romanian-born Canadian sculptor, who designed the statuette commemorating the award. |
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