corban: Meaning and Definition of

cor•ban

Pronunciation: (kôr'bunSeph. Heb.kôr&sylpbän'Ashk. Heb.kôr'bun), [key]
— n.
  1. a sacrifice or offering made to God, esp. among the ancient Hebrews in fulfillment of a vow.
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