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menora
Lamp
A device that gives light; also the famous seven-branched candelabrum.
תדליק את המנורה, חשוך.
Turn on the lamp, it is dark.
'מנורה' (menora) comes from the root 'נור' meaning 'light' or 'lamp'. Historically, it refers to a candelabrum used in Jewish tradition, symbolizing enlightenment.
'מנורה' can be used in both formal and informal settings, often in discussions of culture, religion, and home aesthetics.
The menorah is a significant symbol in Jewish texts, notably in the Torah and during Hanukkah celebrations.