menorah

me·no·rah  (m-nôr, -nr)

n. Judaism

1. A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebration of Hanukkah.

2. often Menorah A ceremonial seven-branched candelabrum of the Jewish Temple symbolizing the seven days of the Creation.

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[Hebrew mnôrâ; see nwr in Semitic roots.]

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menorah [mɪˈnɔːrə (Hebrew) məˈnɑʊrɔ]

n Judaism

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a seven-branched candelabrum used in the Temple and now an emblem of Judaism and the badge of the state of Israel

2. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a candelabrum having eight branches and a shammes that is lit during the festival of Hanukkah

[from Hebrew: candlestick]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of Creation candelabra, candelabrum - branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
	2.	menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival candelabra, candelabrum - branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud