First Known Use: before 12th century
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Adonai
noun Ado·nai \ˌä-də-ˈnȯi, -ˈnī\
Definition of ADONAI
—used in place of YHWH as a name of the God of the Hebrews during prayer recitation
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Origin of ADONAI
Hebrew 'ădhōnāy
Rhymes with ADONAI
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