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Definition of the Talmud noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

the Talmud

noun
 
/ðə ˈtælmʊd/
 
/ðə ˈtælmʊd/,
 
/ðə ˈtɑːlmʊd/
 [singular]
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  1. a collection of ancient writings on Jewish law and traditionsTopics Religion and festivalsc2
    Word Originfrom late Hebrew talmūd̲ ‘instruction’, from Hebrew lāmad̲ ‘learn’.
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