GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Magen David (?), n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram1a, when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also Mogen David and Star of David.  It is included on the flag of Israel
   
   Syn. -- Star of David, Mogen David.
   
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   Mogen David (?), n. [Hebrew, shield of David.] A hexagram1a, when used as the symbol of Judaism; called also Magen David and Star of David.  It is included on the flag of the state of Israel
   
   Syn. -- Star of David, Magen David.
   
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   Star of David. A symbol consisting of two overlapped equilateral triangles forming a star with six points, used as a symbol of Judaism.  It is also called Magen David, Mogen David, and Shield of David, and is shaped identically to the hexagram and Solomon's seal.  It is used on the flag of the modern state of Israel.
   
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