Chanukah

/ (ˈhɑːnəkə, -nʊˌkɑː, Hebrew xanuˈka) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of Hanukkah

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How to use Chanukah in a sentence

  • He merely gives me a nod, and once more sinks his attention in the portion appointed for Chanukah.

    Stories and Pictures | Isaac Loeb Peretz
  • It is that victory we celebrate with our poor, little illumination, with our Chanukah lights.

    Stories and Pictures | Isaac Loeb Peretz
  • Involuntarily I glance at the Chanukah light opposite to me in the window.

    Stories and Pictures | Isaac Loeb Peretz
  • Hence, too, the prevalent craving for a certain author's blood could not be gratified at Mrs. Henry Goldsmith's Chanukah dinner.

  • King of the Universe, who hast sanctified us with Thy commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of Chanukah.

Cultural definitions for Chanukah

Chanukah

Another spelling of Hanukkah.

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