a major Jewish holiday celebrating the exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery, observed in spring.
From 'pass over,' referring to the Biblical account where God 'passed over' the homes of enslaved Jewish people during the tenth plague, sparing their firstborn children.
Passover's name comes directly from a dramatic Biblical story, making it one of the clearest examples of how historical narratives become embedded in religious language and ritual across millennia.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.