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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The specific time eighteen minutes before sundown when Shabbat or holiday candles are supposed to be lit, according to halacha. Judaism, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

crepusculeduskgloamingtwilight

Etymology

From candle + lighting.

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