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Rashi

name · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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name

Meaning 1

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, a medieval Rabbi from Troyes, known for his commentary on the Hebrew Bible and Babylonian Talmud.

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name

Meaning 2

Rashi's commentary on the Hebrew Bible or Talmud.

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name

Meaning 3

A semicursive typeface for the Hebrew alphabet, customarily used for printing Rashi's commentaries.

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noun

Meaning 4

a single piece of Rashi's commentary on the Hebrew Bible or Talmud

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Usage: countable

Examples

  • The first Rashi on the Torah explores the purpose of the book of Genesis.
  • We had to memorize two Rashis for homework.

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noun

Meaning 5

A zodiac sign.

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Usage: Vedic

Topics: astrology, human-sciences, mysticism, philosophy, sciences

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History

Etymology

From Hebrew רַשִׁ״י (rash"i), acronym of רַבִּי שְׁלֹמֹה יִצְחָקִי (rabí sh'lomó yitskhakí).