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HEBREW
Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew
(adjective) of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; “Hebrew vowels”
Hebraic, Hebraical, Hebrew
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; “the old Hebrew prophets”
Hebrew
(noun) the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
Jew, Hebrew, Israelite
(noun) a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
Source: WordNet® 3.1
He"brew, n. Etym: [F. HĂ©breu, L. Hebraeus, Gr. 'ibhri.]
1. An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew. There came one that had escaped and told Abram the Hebrew. Gen. xiv. 13.
2. The language of the Hebrews; -- one of the Semitic family of languages.
He"brew, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Hebrews; as, the Hebrew language or rites.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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