samech

/sɑˈmeχ/

Definitions

1. noun

The 15th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

“The Hebrew text used the samech to denote the 15th letter.”

2. consonantal value

Numerically, 60, in the Hebrew alphabet.

“The numerical value of samech is 60 in the Hebrew alphabet.”

3. prefix

Samech is a prefix in some Hebrew words.

“The word ‘samech-akim’ starts with the prefix samech.”

Synonyms

  • Hebrew letter 15
  • numerical value 60