purim

/ˈpuːrɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish holiday commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from the Persian king Ahasuerus, observed by reading the Scroll of Esther and giving gifts to friends and charity to the poor.

“The community celebrated Purim with a grand parade and a feast filled with traditional foods.”

Synonyms

  • jewish_festival
  • jewish_holiday

Antonyms

  • christmas
  • easter