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Veadar

Veadar

9.9
An extra month added to the Hebrew calendar to keep the months in the right season
  • noun
  • /ˈviːədɑːr/
  • Specialized
: Veadar
  • The addition of Veadar ensures the Jewish festivals remain in the correct season.

Examples

  • In leap years, Veadar is observed after the month of Adar.

  • The Hebrew calendar occasionally includes Veadar to align with the solar cycle.

  • This year includes a Veadar for the first time.

  • Many people celebrate in Veadar with special events.

  • In leap years, Veadar is observed after the month of Adar.

  • The Hebrew calendar occasionally includes Veadar to align with the solar cycle.

  • The addition of Veadar ensures the Jewish festivals remain in the correct season.

Synonyms

Adar Sheni
vsVeadar
9.9

An extra month added to the Jewish calendar in leap years after Adar

is the identical concept but expressed with a different name

Surface Forms

Veadar singular
Veadars plural

Etymology

Veadar comes from Hebrew parts ve- meaning 'and' and Adar, the name of a month. So Veadar is an 'extra Adar', an additional month placed after Adar in some years to keep the moon calendar in step with the sun and the seasons.