"Kohen Gadol" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Kohanim Gedolim [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew כהן גדול. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|כהן גדול}} Hebrew כהן גדול Head templates: {{en-noun|Kohanim Gedolim|nolinkhead=1}} Kohen Gadol (plural Kohanim Gedolim)
  1. (Judaism) The high priest. Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-Kohen_Gadol-en-noun-Fh3ugTlp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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