menorah

UK
/məˈnɔːrə/
US
/məˈnɔrɑ/

Translations

menorahnoun
menorahs
pl
UK
/məˈnɔːrə/
US
/məˈnɔrɑ/
The menorah is lit during the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Менора зажигается в течение восьми ночей Хануки.
menorahadjective
UK
/məˈnɔː.rə/
US
/məˈnɔːr.ə/
Used attributively, e.g. "menorah candles"; treated as adjective per guidelines.

Definitions

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.