hebrew

/HH IY1 B R UW0/
noun
  1. 1

    (uncountable) The Semitic language spoken by the Hebrew people.

  2. 2

    (countable) A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

  3. 3

    (uncountable) The writing system used in Hebrew language.

  4. 4

    (uncountable, colloquial) Unintelligible speech or writing.

  5. 5

    (countable) A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.

adjective
  1. 1

    Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.