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Definition of Rosh Hashanah
1. Noun. (Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar.
Exact synonyms: Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashona, Rosh Hashonah
Category relationships: Judaism
Generic synonyms: Feast Day, Fete Day, High Holiday, High Holy Day
Category relationships: Judaism
Generic synonyms: Feast Day, Fete Day, High Holiday, High Holy Day
Definition of Rosh Hashanah
1. Proper noun. The Jewish holiday marking the start of the liturgical year, taking place on the first two days of Tishrei, 163 days after the first day of Passover. ¹
2. Noun. A specific occurrence of this holiday. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com