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shofar

/ʃoʊˈfɑːr/ noun · British & US
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What does shofar mean?

noun

A hollow ram's horn used as a musical instrument, especially in Jewish worship, or a loud, shrill sound made by blowing such a horn.

Example

"The shofar was blown to signal the start of the holiday."

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