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shophar

/ˈʃoʊ.fɑːr/

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noun

/ˈʃoʊ.fɑːr/C2formal
  • ruДревний музыкальный рог, сделанный из бараньего рога, исторически использовавшийся израильтянами для предупреждений или призывов, и до сих пор используемый в синагогах в торжественных случаях.

An ancient musical horn made from a ram's horn, historically used by the Israelites for warnings or summons, and still used in synagogues today on solemn occasions.

  1. Ancient ritual hornC1formal

    A musical instrument made from a ram's horn, historically used by the Israelites for signaling and in religious ceremonies.

    ruДревний ритуальный рог

    • The shophar was blown to announce the start of the festival.
    • During the service, the rabbi sounded the shophar.
    • The ancient Israelites used the shophar as a call to battle.

    Synonymsshofar