shofar

/ˈʃoʊfɑr/
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Other forms: shofars

Definitions of shofar
  1. noun
    an ancient musical horn made from the horn of a ram; used in ancient times by the Israelites to sound a warning or a summons; used in synagogues today on solemn occasions
    synonyms: shophar
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    type of:
    horn
    an alarm device that makes a loud warning sound
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