Judaica

plural noun

Ju·​da·​ica jü-ˈdā-ə-kə How to pronounce Judaica (audio)
: literary or historical materials relating to Jews or Judaism

Word History

Etymology

Latin, neuter plural of Judaicus

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Judaica was in 1868

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“Judaica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judaica. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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