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.

Noun

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