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menorah

/məˈnɔːrə/

/məˈnɔrɑ/

Translations

menorahnoun

menorahs

/məˈnɔːrə/

/məˈnɔrɑ/

The menorah is often depicted in Jewish art and is a symbol of the Jewish faith.

La ménorah est souvent représentée dans l’art juif et elle est un symbole de la foi juive.

hanoukkiaTerme standard pour le candélabre de Hanoucca à neuf branches.

Each night of Hanukkah, a candle is lit on the menorah to commemorate the miracle of the oil.

Chaque soir de Hanoucca, on allume une bougie sur la hanoukkia pour commémorer le miracle de l’huile.

Additional translations

ménorahEmploi courant mais moins précis pour le candélabre de Hanoucca.

candélabre à sept branchesTraduction descriptive, plus explicite que l’emprunt.

Synonyms

branched candlestick

menorahadjective

/məˈnɔː.rə/

/məˈnɔːr.ə/

Used attributively, e.g. "menorah candles"; treated as adjective per guidelines.

Additional translations

ménorahEmploi invariable comme épithète ou complément lexicalisé.

menorahnoun

A candelabrum with seven branches used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem, now a symbol of Judaism.

The menorah is often depicted in Jewish art and is a symbol of the Jewish faith.

A nine-branched candelabrum used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

Each night of Hanukkah, a candle is lit on the menorah to commemorate the miracle of the oil.

menorahadjective

Relating to or associated with a menorah.

She bought menorah candles for the Hanukkah celebration.