1. Plural of ayin; the sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Usage: Used in linguistic and religious contexts when discussing Hebrew script and alphabet.

Examples

• The Hebrew alphabet contains twenty-two letters, including the ayins.
• Students learning biblical Hebrew must master the pronunciation of ayins.
• In transliteration systems, ayins are often represented by a special symbol or apostrophe.
• The ayins appear frequently in ancient Hebrew texts and inscriptions.