noun

menorah

mih-NAW-ruh

noun

A ceremonial candelabrum with seven branches, historically used in the ancient Temple in Jerusalem.

"A golden menorah is a recurring symbol in Jewish tradition and art."

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

"The family lit one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah."

How to Use Menorah

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA multi-branched Jewish candle-holder, used either in ancient Temple worship or, in its nine-branch form, at Hanukkah.

Common pairings

light the menorah Hanukkah menorah

menoroth plural, menorot plural, menorahs plural

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A golden _____ is a recurring symbol in Jewish tradition and art.

Borrowed from Hebrew menorah ("lamp stand"), from a Semitic root meaning "light" — the same root behind the word "minaret."

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