"gadol" meaning in English

See gadol in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: gedolim [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew גָּדוֹל (“big, great”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|he|גָּדוֹל|t=big, great}} Borrowed from Hebrew גָּדוֹל (“big, great”) Head templates: {{en-noun|gedolim}} gadol (plural gedolim)
  1. An eminent, highly respected rabbi, esp. of the past. Wikipedia link: gadol Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-gadol-en-noun-Pe6sfOG2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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