"bekhor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bekhorim [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew בכור. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|בכור}} Hebrew בכור Head templates: {{en-noun|bekhorim}} bekhor (plural bekhorim)
  1. (Judaism) A firstborn child. Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-bekhor-en-noun-WxYIcbrg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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