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Adar is the month when the Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The sixth month of the civil year; the twelfth month of the ecclesiastic year in the Jewish calendar (in February and March): "Adar" is a specific month in the Hebrew calendar, occurring in the late winter (February/March) of the Gregorian calendar.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The holiday of Purim is celebrated in the month of Adar.
    • Adar is known as a month of increased joy in Jewish tradition.
Advanced Usage
  • "Adar I" and "Adar II" (Adar Aleph and Adar Bet): In leap years on the Hebrew calendar, an extra month is added. The first is called Adar I and the second is called Adar II. Purim is celebrated in Adar II during such years.
    • During a leap year, the holiday is observed in Adar II.
Variants and Related Words
  • Adar Sheni: Another term for "Adar II," meaning the second Adar.
  • Purim: A joyous Jewish holiday celebrated in Adar, commemorating the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia.
Synonyms
  • Month: A more general term for any of the twelve divisions of the year. (Note: "Adar" is a specific, proper noun for a Hebrew month and has no direct synonym in English.)
Related Phrases
  • "Mi she'nichnas Adar, marbim b'simcha": A Hebrew proverb meaning "When Adar begins, joy increases," reflecting the festive nature of this month.
adar

Adar is the month when the Jewish holiday of Purim is celebrated.

Noun
  1. the sixth month of the civil year; the twelfth month of the ecclesiastic year in the Jewish calendar (in February and March)