Megillah

/məˈgɪlə/
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Definitions of Megillah
  1. noun
    (Judaism) the scroll of parchment that contains the biblical story of Esther; traditionally read in synagogues to celebrate Purim
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    type of:
    roll, scroll
    a document that can be rolled up (as for storage)
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