noun
- plural of megillah; the five biblical scrolls read on Jewish holidays (Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther)
Usage: Judaism; biblical
Examples
- The megilloth are traditionally read during specific Jewish festivals throughout the year.
- Each of the five megilloth has its designated holiday for public reading.
- The synagogue displayed ancient copies of the megilloth in a special case.
- Students studied the literary themes found across the different megilloth.
- The megilloth represent some of the most poetic books in the Hebrew Bible.