Found 2 items, similar to hebrew.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Hebrew Hebrew adj 1: of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews; “the old Hebrew prophets” [syn: Hebraic, Hebraical] 2: of or relating to the language of the Hebrews; “Hebrew vowels” [syn: Hebraic, Hebraical] Hebrew n 1: the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel 2: a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties [syn: Jew, Israelite]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hebrew Hebrew \He"brew\, n. [F. H['e]breu, L. Hebraeus, Gr. ?, fr. Heb. 'ibhr[=i].] 1. An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew. [1913 Webster] There came one that had escaped and told Abram the Hebrew. --Gen. xiv. 13. [1913 Webster] 2. The language of the Hebrews; -- one of the Semitic family of languages. [1913 Webster] Hebrew \He"brew\, a. Of or pertaining to the Hebrews; as, the Hebrew language or rites. [1913 Webster]