Definition of Amalekite

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Am·a·lek·ite

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NOUN:

A member of an ancient nomadic people of Canaan said in the Bible to be descendants of Esau's grandson Amalek.

ETYMOLOGY:
Hebrew 'mlqî, from 'mlq, Amalek

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