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Definition of Magen David
1. Noun. A six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism.
Generic synonyms: Allegory, Emblem, Hexagram
Definition of Magen David
1. Proper noun. Star of David ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Magen David
Literary usage of Magen David
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Final Report of War Emergency Activities by National Jewish Welfare Board (1920)
"In the hurried burials it was to be expected that many graves of Jewish dead
would not be marked with the Magen David. The Jewish Welfare Board undertook to ..."
2. Moon-o-theism: Religion of a War and Moon God Prophet, Volume I of IIby Yoel Natan by Yoel Natan (2006)
"Also, Jews called the six-pointed star Magen David, the "Shield of David. ...
The Encyclopedia Britannica states: 9^80 The term Magen David...in Jewish ..."
3. A General Catalogue of Books Offered to the Public at the Affixed Prices by by Bernard Quaritch (Firm) (1887)
"... according to the text of the Shulkhan mentaries upon it : The Magen David or
Ture Zahav, and the Magen Abraham, in Hebrew, folio, calf, 20s Amsterdam, ..."
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