teruah

tɛˈruːɑː

Definitions

1. noun

A loud, piercing blast of a trumpet or ram’s horn, especially in biblical contexts.

“The teruah sounded across the valley, signaling the start of the ceremony.”

2. verb

To sound a loud, piercing blast on a trumpet or ram’s horn.

“The priest will teruah to announce the king’s arrival.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • trumpet

Antonyms

  • hush
  • whisper