Aramaic Definition & Meaning

aramaic
adjective
  1. of or relating to the ancient Aramaic languages
noun
  1. a Semitic language originally of the ancient Arameans but still spoken by other people in southwestern Asia
  2. an alphabetical (or perhaps syllabic) script used since the 9th century BC to write the Aramaic language; many other scripts were subsequently derived from it

"Aramaic" in song lyrics

See how aramaic is used in real songs:

  • "avada kedavra aramaic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "there are no capital letters in aramaic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "my god in aramaic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "aramaic"

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