SINCE 1828
hoshana
noun
ho·sha·na
variants:
or hoshanah \ hōˈshä(ˌ)nä , -nə \
plural hoshanoth
or hoshanot\ -ˌnōt(h) , -ōs \
Definition of hoshana
1
: a cry of entreaty in the liturgical litany chanted in the synagogue on Sukkoth especially during the processional circuits around the altar on Hoshana Rabbah
2
: the prayer chanted on Hoshana Rabbah
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on hoshana
What made you want to look up hoshana? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
What did you just call me?! A Quiz
-
- If a member of the audience describes your speech as bombastic, does that person mean it is:
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share hoshana
Resources for hoshana