Haman

//ˈheɪ.mən// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
  2. 2
    A Persian vizier who, according to the Book of Esther, instigated a failed plot to kill all of the Jews of ancient Persia.

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"Haman drew lots to decide what would be the fate of the Jews."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew הָמָן (hāmān).

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