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Meaning of Haft Seen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A traditional table setting of Nowruz comprising several symbolic items.

Examples

“19 March 2015, Barack Obama, "Remarks by President Obama on Nowruz" Last week, my wife Michelle helped mark Nowruz here at the White House. It was a celebration of the vibrant cultures, food, music and friendship of our many diaspora communities who make extraordinary contributions every day here in the United States. We even created our own Haft Seen, representing our hopes for the new year.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

haftability haftarah hafter Hafts hag hag do

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