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English
Etymology
Via Late Latin Amālēc or Koine Greek Ἀμᾱλήκ (Amālḗk) from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).
Pronunciation
- enPR: ămʹə-lĕk', IPA(key): /ˈæm.əˌlɛk/
- Hyphenation: Am‧a‧lek
Proper noun
Amalek
- The biblical grandson of Esau.
Noun
Amalek pl (plural only)
- The nation said to be descended from him, living mostly in the Negev and some later migrating to Israel.
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