Annas

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of anna form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Anna form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

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Example

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"The chicken is worth four annas, and the masala is worth twelve annas."

Etymology

From Latin Annas (used in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Ἅννας (Hánnas), from Hebrew / Aramaic חנן (khanan) as a shortened form of חֲנַנְיָה (khananya).

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