Amalek
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editVia Late Latin Amālēc or Koine Greek Ἀμᾱλήκ (Amālḗk) from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).
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editAmalek
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editAmalek pl (plural only)
- The nation said to be descended from him, living mostly in the Negev and some later migrating to Israel.
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