Definition of "hanukkiah" []

• A nine-branched menorah used during Hanukkah (noun)

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• "It has been adopted by the general public to refer to the Hanukkah candleholder which others call a hanukkiah or hanukkiyah."
• "Technically, the candelabrum is called a hanukkiah to distinguish itself from the seven-branch menorah used in the Temple."
• "Activities: The main observance is lighting the candles in a ceremonial lamp called a hanukkiah or Hanukkah dreidel is another fun tradition."