English Explanatory Dictionary

rishon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical fundamental particle in an early preon model.
noun
  1. A rabbi in the era preceding the publication of the Shulchan Aruch, from 1038 to 1563 CE.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪʃɒn/

Word forms

rishon rishons Rishonim

Etymology

From Hebrew ראשון (rishón, “first; primary”).

Derived words

antirishon Rishonic
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