Adar Rishon

noun Adar Ri·shon \ä-ˌdär-rē-ˈshōn\

Definition of ADAR RISHON

: the intercalary month of the Jewish calendar that precedes Adar Sheni in leap years — see month table

Hebrew Ădhār Ri'shon first Adar

First Known Use: 1905

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