Pass·over | \ ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
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\Definition of Passover
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: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
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verbpassed over; passing over; passes over
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Passover
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Passover
: a Jewish holiday in March or April that celebrates the freeing of the Jews from slavery in Egypt
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Passover
nounPass·over | \ ˈpas-ˌō-vər \
\Kids Definition of Passover
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
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The first known use of Passover was in the 14th century
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