Pass·over
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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
pass over
verb
passed over; passing over; passes over
Definition of pass over (Entry 2 of 2)
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.
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Passover
noun
English 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
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Pass·over
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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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