Adar I

[ uh-dahr; Sephardic Hebrew ah-dahr; Ashkenazic Hebrew ah-dahr ]

noun

1. an intercalary month of the Jewish calendar, added between Shevat and Adar in leap years.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Adar I¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Also, kindly observe the Captain and Adar; I think that knocks spots.

From Project Gutenberg

On the 15th day of the month of Adar, I dreamed that I was on my knees, praying in the mosque.

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Also, kindly observe the Captain and ADAR; I think that knocks spots.

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