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Chanukah Definition & Meaning

chanukah
noun
  1. (Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC

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Frequently asked questions

What does chanukah mean?
(Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC
What part of speech is chanukah?
Chanukah is a noun.

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