minyan
(noun) the quorum required by Jewish law to be present for public worship (at least ten males over thirteen years of age)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
minyan (plural minyanim or minyans)
The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
(by extension) A Jewish prayer service.
A member of the Minyan race of Greek mythology
Source: Wiktionary
Min*yan", n. (Jewish Relig.)
Definition: A quorum, or number necessary, for conducting public worship.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
