Definition of "menorah" []

• Judaism A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebration of Hanukkah. (noun)
• Judaism A ceremonial seven-branched candelabrum of the Jewish Temple symbolizing the seven days of the Creation. (noun)

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• "If a menorah is a secular symbol, why is it used in celebrations of Hannukah?"
• "The seven-candle menorah is a symbol of that holiday."
• "So next to include everyone the Jewish menorah is donated."