Pentecost Definition

pentecost
noun
  1. seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles; a quarter day in Scotland
  2. (Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

"Pentecost" in song lyrics

See how pentecost is used in real songs:

  • "and told to return on the day of Pentecost"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Untitled (Bonus Track)
  • "Until he filled me, with the holy ghost, the day of Pentecost"
    Sean Slaughter — Righteous King
  • "jewish pentecost 2006"
    AOL — AOL

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