עכו״ם

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Hebrew

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Etymology

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This acronym was likely influenced by the adjective עָקוּם (akúm, crooked, twisted, perverted).

Noun

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עַכּוּ״ם (akú"m?

  1. Acronym of עֲבוֹדַת כּוֹכָבִים וּמַזָּלוֹת (idolatry, paganism, heathenism). (literally "worship of stars and constellations")
  2. Acronym of עוֹבֵד כּוֹכָבִים וּמַזָּלוֹת (idolator, pagan, heathen). (literally "worshiper of stars and constellations")

Descendants

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  • English: akum
  • German: Accum