"Ashkanazim" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Identical with Ashkenazim, but spelt closer to the Hebrew transliteration of אַשְׁכֲּנָזִים (ashkanazím). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|-}} Hebrew Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} Ashkanazim
  1. Alternative spelling of Ashkenazim Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Ashkenazim
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