alefs
|a-lefs|
C2
/ˈælɛfs/
(alef)
first letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alef' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'אֶלֶף', where 'alef' meant 'ox' or 'leader'.
Historical Evolution
'אֶלֶף' changed from the ancient Semitic word 'ʾalp' and eventually became the modern Hebrew word 'alef'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ox' or 'leader', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'alef', which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
The scrolls contained several alefs written in ancient script.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/17 16:36