Geonic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Alternative form of Gaonic. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
"During the Geonic period, the custom developed in Babylon to celebrate Simḥat Torah once a year; there was no such custom in Eretz Yisrael since they did not complete the Torah once a year."
2
Of or relating to a geon. not-comparable

Example

"During the Geonic period, the custom developed in Babylon to celebrate Simḥat Torah once a year; there was no such custom in Eretz Yisrael since they did not complete the Torah once a year."

Etymology

From geon + -ic.

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