Magen David

noun

Ma·​gen Da·​vid ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid How to pronounce Magen David (audio)
-ˈdə-;
ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd How to pronounce Magen David (audio)
variants or Mogen David
: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism

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Israel’s emergency medical service Magen David Adom said four people were lightly wounded in the blast. Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 At least 22 people have been hurt, according to Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance service. Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 Those taken for hospital treatment mostly suffered from smoke inhalation, while another 10 people were treated in the field, Magen David Adom Ambulance services said. Ibrahim Hazboun and Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025 There have been no reports of rocket impacts or injuries, said Israel’s emergency services, Magen David Adom, after red-alert sirens sounded in areas across central Israel. Sean Nevin, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Magen David

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, shield of David

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Magen David was in 1894

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“Magen David.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magen%20David. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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Magen David

noun
Ma·​gen Da·​vid
variants or Mogen David
ˈmȯ-gən-ˈdȯ-vid,
ˈmō-gən-ˈdā-vəd
: a hexagram used as a symbol of Judaism
Etymology

Hebrew māghēn Dāwīdh, literally, "shield of David"

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