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מנורה

menora

Lamp

Beginnernoun · feminine

Definition

A device that gives light; also the famous seven-branched candelabrum.

Example

תדליק את המנורה, חשוך.

Turn on the lamp, it is dark.

Etymology

'מנורה' (menora) comes from the root 'נור' meaning 'light' or 'lamp'. Historically, it refers to a candelabrum used in Jewish tradition, symbolizing enlightenment.

How & Where It’s Used

'מנורה' can be used in both formal and informal settings, often in discussions of culture, religion, and home aesthetics.

Literary Heritage

The menorah is a significant symbol in Jewish texts, notably in the Torah and during Hanukkah celebrations.

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