Leviticus

noun

Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvi-ti-kəs How to pronounce Leviticus (audio)
: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see Bible Table

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Late Latin, literally, of the Levites

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Leviticus was in the 14th century

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Leviticus

noun
Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvit-i-kəs How to pronounce Leviticus (audio)
: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see bible

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