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dreidel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dreidel noun A small four-sided spinning top marked with Hebrew letters, traditionally spun as part of a Hanukkah game.

Senses

dreidel is used for these senses in English:

  • dreidel A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, and ש (or פ) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

dreidel — full definition

  1. noun A small four-sided spinning top marked with Hebrew letters, traditionally spun as part of a Hanukkah game.
  2. noun The gambling-style game played with this top.