shofar meaning

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shofar (noun): an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions.

Definition of shofar

  1. an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions

    Synonyms: shophar

    Type of: horn

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in AR · 6-letter words

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