shamos

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of shamash (“sexton in a synagogue”).
  2. alternativeAlternative form of shamash (“candle used to light other candles of a Hanukkah menorah”).
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APA

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“shamos.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shamos. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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