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passover

/pæsˈoʊvər/ noun · British & US
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What does passover mean?

noun

A Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, observed by a week-long festival of eating matzah and other special foods, and by avoiding leavened products.

Example

"The family prepared for the Passover seder, setting the table with a special plate and cup for Elijah."

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