Mogen David
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Mogen David — Mogen David, n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram[1a], when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also {Magen David} and {Star of David}. It is included on the flag of the state of Israel Syn: Star of David, Magen David. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mogen David — is a company based in Westfield, New York, which makes wines, including the fortified wine MD 20/20. Mogen David is the Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew Magen David which directly means the shield of David, but in English it is more commonly… … Wikipedia
Mogen David — 1904, star of David, six pointed star, symbol of Judaism or Zionism, from Heb. maghen Dawidh shield of David, king of Judah and Israel, died c.973 B.C.E … Etymology dictionary
Mogen David — [mō′gən dā′vid, mô′gən dô′vid] n. alt. sp. of MAGEN DAVID … English World dictionary
Mogen David — Magen David Magen David, n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram[1a], when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also {Mogen David} and {Star of David}. It is included on the flag of Israel Syn: Star of David, Mogen David. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mogen David — noun a six pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism • Syn: ↑Star of David, ↑Shield of David, ↑Magen David, ↑Solomon s seal • Hypernyms: ↑emblem, ↑allegory, ↑hexagram … Useful english dictionary
Mogen David — Star of David Star of Dav id A symbol consisting of two overlapped equilateral triangles forming a star with six points, used as a symbol of Judaism. It is also called {Magen David}, {Mogen David}, and {Shield of David}, and is shaped identically … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mogen David — variant of Magen David … New Collegiate Dictionary
Mogen David — six pointed star on flag of Israel and in synagogues where it is called the Star of David … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Mogen David — Mo•gen Da•vid [[t]ˈmoʊ gən ˈdeɪ vɪd, ˈmɔ gən ˈdɔ vɪd[/t]] n. jud Star of David … From formal English to slang
