Haman

[ hey-muhn ]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a powerful prince at the court of the Biblical king Ahasuerus who plotted to destroy the Jews of Persia.

Example Sentences

“It was a tremendous mortality and a tremendous loss,” said Haman, estimating more than 80% of the Caspian terns on the island were killed by the disease.

From Seattle Times

“Even though cottontails are not native, native species have probably come to rely on them,” Haman says.

From Seattle Times

Last spring, he tried to convince me to go as Haman.

From Literature

“It’s a miracle for Jews that Haman died,” he said.

From Washington Post

Haman was removed from power, the Jewish people were kept safe, and everyone celebrated.

From Salon