(ˈ)yȯmˈkipər, |yəm-, (ˈ)yōm-, (ˈ)yäm-; | ̷ ̷_ki|pu̇(ə)r noun
Usage: capitalized Y&K
Etymology: Hebrew yōm kippūr, from yōm day + kippūr atonement
: a solemn Jewish fast day falling on the 10th day of Tishri and marked by continuous prayer and repentance according to the rites described in Leviticus 16 — called also Day of Atonement