Meaning of megillah | Babel Free
/məˈɡɪlə/Definitions
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any of the Five Scrolls of the Hebrew Scriptures (Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther) Judaism
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the Book of Esther Judaism, specifically
Examples
“Song of Songs, one of the five Megillot ("Scrolls") of Ketuvim ("Writings") recited either before or after Minhah on the eve of every Sabbath, after the Seder on Passover, and publicly in the synagogue in the Ashkenazic tradition.”
“Actually, a monetary policy maker would probably be okay with the whole “improved credibility” megillah, since it flatters their self-image.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.