noun plural but singular in construction Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin Machabaei, modification of Greek Makkabaioi Date: 14th century Maccabees
MACHABEES
Meaning of MACHABEES in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012