passover
noun/ˈpæsˌoʊvər/
Frequency rank: #10,870 most common English word
Meaning
A major Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.
Example sentence
The family gathered to celebrate passover with a traditional Seder meal.
Synonyms & related words
- pesach
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