Etymology

Orpah

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Today it means: A Biblical figure, daughter-in-law of Naomi, wife of Chilion. Full definition →

Hebrew עׇרְפָּה
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  1. Hebrew · derived fromעׇרְפָּה“neck”
  2. English todayOrpah

From Hebrew עׇרְפָּה (orpá, “neck”).

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