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单词 Magen David
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Definition of Magen David in English:

Magen David

noun mɑːˌɡɛn dɑːˈviːdmäˈɡen däˈvēd
  • A hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism.

    大卫之盾(犹太教的六角星标记)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Every window was taped to protect us from explosions and at the confluence of those strips of tape there appeared a Magen David.
    • From Prague, the "Magen David" spread to the Jewish communities of Moravia and Bohemia, and then eventually to Eastern Europe.

Origin

Early 20th century: Hebrew, literally 'shield of David', with reference to David, King of Israel (see David1).

Definition of Magen David in US English:

Magen David

nounmäˈɡen däˈvēd
  • another name for Star of David
    Example sentencesExamples
    • From Prague, the "Magen David" spread to the Jewish communities of Moravia and Bohemia, and then eventually to Eastern Europe.
    • Every window was taped to protect us from explosions and at the confluence of those strips of tape there appeared a Magen David.

Origin

Early 20th century: Hebrew, literally ‘shield of David’, with reference to David, King of Israel (see David).

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