məˈnōrə, -nȯrə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Hebrew mĕnōrāh candlestick
1. : a holy candelabrum with seven candlesticks of the ancient Jewish temple in Jerusalem
2. : a candelabrum with any of various numbers of candlesticks used primarily in Jewish religious services ; especially : one with nine candlesticks used in the celebration of Hanukkah
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