Amalek

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Etymology[edit]

Via Late Latin Amālēc or Koine Greek Ἀμᾱλήκ (Amālḗk) from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • enPR: ămʹə-lĕk', IPA(key): /ˈæm.əˌlɛk/
  • Hyphenation: Am‧a‧lek

Proper noun[edit]

Amalek

  1. The biblical grandson of Esau.

Noun[edit]

Amalek pl (plural only)

  1. The nation said to be descended from him, living mostly in the Negev and some later migrating to Israel.

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