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pentecost

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Noun

(Judaism) Jewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments

seventh Sunday after Easter; commemorates the emanation of the Holy Spirit to the Apostles; a quarter day in Scotland

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Synonyms:
Shavous Shabuoth Shavuoth Shavuot Pentecost Feast of Weeks Whitsunday

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Words contain "pentecost" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
holy spirit paraclete holy ghost pentecost emanation pentecostal procession confirmation rise

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