Hanukkah meaning
UK US /ˈhɑnəkə/ 3 syllables
Hanukkah (noun): (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC.
Definition of Hanukkah
- (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
Synonyms: Hanukah, Hannukah, Chanukah, Chanukkah, Channukah, Channukkah, Festival of Lights, Feast of Lights, Feast of Dedication, Feast of the Dedication
Type of: Jewish holy day
Hanukkah in a sentence
- Miracles and wonders - that is the essence of Hanukkah.
- On Hanukkah it is customary to eat foods fried in oil.
- Hanukkah is also known as the Festival of Lights.
- Lighting the Hanukkah candles is a good deed.
- Bravery is a central principle of Hanukkah.
How to pronounce Hanukkah
Hanukkah is pronounced /ˈhɑnəkə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in AH · 8-letter words
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