English Explanatory Dictionary

Rosh Hashanah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Jewish holiday marking the start of the liturgical year, taking place on the first two days of Tishrei, 163 days after the first day of Passover.
noun
  1. A specific occurrence of this holiday.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɑʃ(h)əˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/

Word forms

Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashanahs

Etymology

From Hebrew רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה (rosh hashaná, literally “head of the year”). Compare Yiddish ראָש־השנה (ròsh-(h)ashóne), Arabic رأس السنة (raʔs as-sana).

Synonyms

Jewish New Year Feast of Trumpets Yom Teruah

Related words

shana tova
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