Sichem

English

Proper noun

Sichem

  1. Alternative spelling of Shechem.

French

Alternative forms

  • (direct borrowing from Hebrew) Shekem

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Συχέμ (Sukhém), from Biblical Hebrew שְׁכֶם (šəḵem).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /si.ʃɛm/
  • Rhymes: -ɛm

Proper noun

Sichem f

  1. (historical) Shechem, Sichem (an ancient city near present-day Nablus, Palestine)
    Coordinate term: Naplouse
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