Definitions

1. noun

The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

“In Hebrew, ‘alef’ is the initial letter of the word ‘aluf’, meaning ‘prince’.”

2. noun

The first letter of the Arabic alphabet.

“In Arabic, ‘alef’ is the initial letter of the word ‘alif’, a symbol of the Arabic alphabet.”

3. verb

To teach or instruct, especially in the Hebrew or Arabic alphabet.

“The teacher ‘alef’ed the children in the art of writing Arabic letters.”