adar
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Definition
- 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
- the sixth month of the civil year; the twelfth month of the ecclesiastic year in the Jewish calendar (in February and March)