I. ˈā-brə-ˌham noun
Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek Abraam, from Hebrew 'Abhrāhām
Date: 14th century
: an Old Testament patriarch regarded by Jews as the founder of the Hebrew people through his son Isaac and by Muslims as the founder of the Arab peoples through his son Ishmael
II. ˈā-brə-ˌham biographical name
(Edmond) Spencer 1952- United States secretary of energy (2001- )