Definitions for menorahs

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menorahs me·nor·ah

Spelling: [muh-nawr-uh, -nohr-uh<

IPA: /məˈnɔr ə, -ˈnoʊr ə/

Menorahs is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 489 anagrams from letters in menorahs (aehmnors).

Definitions for menorahs

noun

1. a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues).
2. a candelabrum having nine branches, for use on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

Origin of menorahs

First recorded in 1885-90, menorah is from the Hebrew word mənōrāh literally, lampstand

Examples for menorahs

Plenty of Jewish kids today grow up with a Christmas tree next to their menorah.

They ask which holiday is represented by the menorah behind them.

See for other particulars the above quoted article in menorah, note.

There is no menorah in the Gryffindor common room or any mention of Chanukah in any Harry Potter book.

More than menorah lighting and dreidel spinning, Hanukkah is known for its culinary delicacy, latkes.

Gleaming brass, its seven uplifting arms gracefully curved, stood a—menorah!