passover

/ˈpæsˌoʊvər/
noun
  1. A major Jewish holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, lasting seven or eight days.
    • During Passover, Jewish people eat matzah instead of bread.
    • Our family gathers every year to celebrate Passover with a special meal called a Seder.
    • The story of Passover is told in the book of Exodus.
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