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hebrew
/ˈhiːbɹuː/
noun 5adj 1
Collocations
5(noun.)
ADJ
ancient, biblical | medieval | modern
HEBREW + NOUN
alphabet, script | scripture
Definitions
adj
1
Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.
Nothing hangs on the walls, though a stained-glass Hebrew chai leans against the window.
noun
1
A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
2
A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.
3
The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.
The resulting Belter creole is a crazy mix of English, Chinese, romance languages like French, German, Persian, Hebrew, Zulu, and a few other surprises. Farmer says he has over 1,000 Belter words in his personal dictionary, and he keeps adding more as the show’s producers and fans request them.
4
The writing system used in Hebrew language.
5
Unintelligible speech or writing.
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Nothing hangs on the walls, though a stained-glass Hebrew chai leans against the window.
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The resulting Belter creole is a crazy mix of English, Chinese, romance languages like French, German, Persian, Hebrew, Zulu, and a few other surprises. Farmer says he has over 1,000 Belter words in h
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Above and beyond this, he can read Hebrew.
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I was born into the Hebrew persuasion, but when I got older I converted to narcissism.
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I want to learn Hebrew.
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I want to study Hebrew.
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