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Vocabulary Entry
purim
|noun
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N
noun
A Jewish festival celebrating the deliverance of the Jews from a plot to destroy them, as recounted in the Book of Esther.
Example Sentences
"Purim is celebrated with festive meals and the reading of the Megillah."
"During Purim, children often dress up in costumes."
"The joyous atmosphere during Purim is marked by singing and dancing."