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sabbats

/ˈsæbəts/

Meanings
noun
Witches' Sabbath

Examples :

""According to folklore, witches gathered in secret to celebrate their sabbats under the light of the full moon." "
ritual religion mythology supernatural tradition

Related Words

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secret noun

/ˈsiːkɹət/

A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

""Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I.""

Illustration gathered

gathered verb

/ˈɡæðəd/ /ˈɡæðɚd/

To collect; normally separate things.

"Example Sentence: "She gathered her books and papers before leaving the library." "

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sabbath noun

/ˈsæbəθ/ /ˈsæbæθ/

Saturday, observed in Judaism and some Christian denominations as a day of rest and worship.

""My family attends synagogue every Saturday because Saturday is our Sabbath." "

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celebrate verb

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

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moon proper noun

/muːn/

The Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.

"The Moon, our Earth's only natural satellite, is visible tonight. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

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full adjective

/fʊl/

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

"The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."

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witches noun

/ˈwɪtʃɪz/

A person who practices witchcraft; a woman or man who practices witchcraft.

"The school's drama club invited several local witches to help with their Halloween play. "

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under adjective

/ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/

Being lower; being beneath something.

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

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according verb

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ /ə.ˈkɔɹd.ɪŋ/

To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

"The tailor will according the suit to fit you perfectly. "

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light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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folklore noun

/ˈfəʊk.lɔː/

The tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population.

"Our local folklore tells stories about the friendly giant who lives in the mountains. "