Šamaš

A form of shamash — The candle used to light the other eight candles of a Hanukkah menorah or hanukkiah.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Shamash.
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APA

Šamaš. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C5%A0ama%C5%A1

MLA

“Šamaš.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C5%A0ama%C5%A1. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Šamaš,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/%C5%A0ama%C5%A1.

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