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Meaning of menorah
A menorah is a candelabrum with seven branches, used in Jewish worship.
Etymology of menorah
The word "menorah" originates from the Hebrew word "menorah," which means "lamp" or "candlestick."
The term is derived from the Hebrew word "ner," meaning "light" or "candle," and the suffix "-ah," which is a feminine singular noun ending.
The menorah has been a part of Jewish tradition and worship for thousands of years, with its earliest known usage dating back to the biblical period.
Synonyms
candelabrum
candlestick
chandelier
sconce
censer
lamp
lantern
luminary
light
torch
taper
candleholder
holder
stand
fixture
lighting
illumination
lampstand
branched candlestick
seven-branched candelabrum
hanukkiah
candle tree
lightstand
lampstand
candle
luminaire
illuminator
Definitions
- A menorah is a candlestick or candelabrum, typically with seven branches, used in Jewish worship and symbolism.
- It is often used in the context of Hanukkah, a Jewish festival of light, where an eight-branched menorah called a hanukkiah is used.
- The menorah is also a symbol of Jewish identity, faith, and tradition.
Usage Examples
- The synagogue was decorated with a beautiful menorah for the Hanukkah celebration.
- The family lit the menorah every evening during the eight days of Hanukkah.
- The museum exhibit featured a stunning gold menorah from the ancient Jewish temple.
Antonyms
darkness
gloom
shadow
blackout
extinguisher
snuffer
darkener
dimmer
obscurer
extinguishment
snuffing
darkening
dimming
obscuring
shade
umbra
silhouettes
darks
glooms
shadows