Definitions

1. proper noun

the name of a Jewish woman who was a cousin and friend of Queen Esther, mentioned in the Book of Esther; also the name of a hospital in Jerusalem, Israel.

“The Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem is a renowned medical facility.”

2. proper noun

a women’s Zionist organization in the United States, founded in 1917.

“The Hadassah organization has been involved in various charitable efforts in Israel.”

3. noun

a type of karri tree (Corymbia calophylla) native to Western Australia.

“The hadassah tree is a common sight in the Australian outback.”