Magen David

noun

Ma·​gen Da·​vid ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid How to pronounce Magen David (audio)
-ˈdə-;
ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Magen David (audio)
variants or Mogen David
: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism

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At least 10 people have been killed and more than 200 injured in Israel, according to Magen David Adom – the country’s emergency service. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026 Emergency responder Magen David Adom said a woman in the Tel Aviv area died after being wounded in an Iranian missile attack. Brian Melley, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026 Israel's official Magen David Adom emergency medical service later confirmed that six people were killed in Beit Shemesh. CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026 Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom reported 56 people were injured. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Magen David

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, shield of David

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Magen David was in 1894

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Magen David

noun
Ma·​gen Da·​vid
variants or Mogen David
ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid
ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd
: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism
Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, "shield of David"

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