Mogen David
- noun
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Estrella de David
- She wore a silver Mogen David around her neck as a symbol of her faith.
Examples
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The Israeli flag features the Mogen David prominently in its center.
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The Mogen David is a six-pointed star that symbolizes Judaism and is often seen on synagogues.
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Historians believe the Mogen David became associated with Judaism in the Middle Ages.
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The Mogen David is a prominent symbol in Jewish culture.
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Many people wear the Mogen David as a necklace.
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In many communities, the Mogen David serves as a powerful representation of Jewish identity.
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During the celebration, several attendees displayed the Mogen David to show their heritage.
Synonyms
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3.8
A six-pointed star that stands for Judaism
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A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol
A six-pointed star made from two overlapping triangles used as a Jewish symbol
A six-pointed star made by two equal triangles used as a symbol of Judaism
Surface Forms
Morphology
Mogen + David
This is a fixed cultural/historical name rather than a compositional English phrase: 'Mogen' is not a familiar English lexical item and 'David' is only a proper name, so the six‑pointed star meaning cannot be derived from the parts. Understanding the MWE requires specific cultural or encyclopedic knowledge (or knowing the conventional label 'Star of David'), so a B1 learner who only knows the constituents would not infer the meaning.
Etymology
Mogen David is a six-pointed star made by two triangles put together. One popular story says Mogen meant 'shield' and David refers to King David, so people saw the star as a protective sign and it became a symbol of Judaism.