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yobel
Hebrew · ancient
"a ram's horn trumpet"
meaning "a ram's horn trumpet", used to announce a special anniversary year
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iobelaios
Greek · ancient
"the year of celebration"
adopted through the Septuagint for the fiftieth-year celebration
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iubilaeus
Latin · ancient
"a year of celebration"
reshaped by association with "iubilare" (to shout for joy)
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jubilee
English · medieval
"a special anniversary celebration"
settled as the English word for a special anniversary celebration
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