Definition: The menorah is the traditional Jewish candlestick with places for seven candles. It is best known as the Hanukkah menorah with 9 slots. The menorah is connected with holiday of Hanukkah where the sanctified olive oil that should have been less than enough for one night, lasted through 8. This is the reason the Hanukkah candelabrum or menorah has 8 slots (plus one to hold the candle that lights the others). Information about the construction of the menorah comes from Exodus 25.
Pronunciation: m?'nor-?
