Definition

1. Noun:
   • The 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Lamedh" is the name for the twelfth letter in the traditional order of the Hebrew script. It represents a consonant sound.

Usage

• "Lamedh" is used specifically when referring to the Hebrew alphabet in linguistic, academic, or religious contexts. It is a proper noun for the letter itself.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The letter lamedh corresponds to the English 'L' sound.
  • In the Hebrew word "lamad" (he learned), the first character is a lamedh.

Advanced Usage

• In Grammar and Linguistics: The form of "lamedh" can change slightly depending on its position in a word (e.g., a final form).
  • The lamedh at the end of the word is written with a different glyph.

Variants and Related Words

• Lamed (Noun): A common alternate spelling for "lamedh."
  • "Lamed" is an accepted variant spelling in many texts.
• ל: This is the actual Hebrew character for "lamedh."

Synonyms

• Hebrew letter L: A descriptive synonym.
  • The Hebrew letter L is called lamedh.

Notes

• As a proper noun for a specific letter, "lamedh" does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it. Its usage is confined to alphabetic and orthographic discussion.

Noun

1. the 12th letter of the Hebrew alphabet