Ephraitic

/ɛˈfreɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or derived from Ephrata, an ancient Judean site, or relating to the region of Ephratah.

Etymology

From Hebrew Ephratah, meaning 'fruitful,' which was associated with the Bethlehem region. The '-ic' suffix indicates 'of or relating to.'

Kelly Says

Ephrata is so ancient and the name appears in several biblical texts that it's actually a place archaeologists are still trying to pinpoint exactly—ancient geography is like a puzzle with missing pieces.

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