Purim
a Jewish festival celebrated on the 14th day of the month of Adar in commemoration of the deliverance of the Jews in Persia from destruction by Haman.
Origin of Purim
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British Dictionary definitions for Purim
/ (ˈpʊərɪm, Hebrew puːˈriːm ) /
a Jewish holiday celebrated on Adar 14, in February or March, and in Adar Sheni in leap years, to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from the massacre planned for them by Haman (Esther 9)
Origin of Purim
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Cultural definitions for Purim
[ (poor-im) ]
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