menorah

/məˈnɔrə/
noun
  1. A candelabrum with seven branches, used in Jewish worship as a symbol of Judaism.
    • The museum displayed a replica of the Temple menorah.
    • The ancient menorah is a symbol of the state of Israel.
    • A large menorah stands in the synagogue.
  2. A nine-branched candelabrum used during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
    • She bought a new menorah for the holiday celebration.
    • The family placed the menorah in the window for everyone to see.
    • Each night of Hanukkah, we light another candle on the menorah.
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