shofar
IPA: ʃˈɑfɑr
noun
- (Judaism) A ram’s-horn trumpet.
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Examples of "shofar" in Sentences
- The sound of the shofar echoed through the synagogue, filling the room with a sense of reverence
- The rabbi lifted the shofar to his lips and blew a long, haunting blast that brought tears to the congregation's eyes
- In ancient times, the shofar was used as a call to arms, signaling the start of battle
- The shofar is traditionally made from a ram's horn and is sounded during Jewish holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
- As the sun began to set, the sound of the shofar could be heard from the distant hills, signaling the end of the day's prayers
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