etrog1
/ˈɛtrɒɡ/(also esrog, ethrog)
noun
A citron, the fruit of the tree Citrus medica (family Rutaceae), used ritually in the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles (Succoth).
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Hebrew Review. From post-biblical Hebrew (Mishnah) eṯrōg citron, citron tree from Persian tūrunj kind of citrus fruit, further etymology uncertain and disputed.
Etrog2
/ˈɛtrɒɡ/Now historical
noun
A name between 1968 and 1979 for: any of the Canadian Film Awards, presented annually for achievement in the Canadian film industry.
- After they were transferred to the newly created Academy of Canadian Cinema in 1979, the Canadian Film Awards were formally renamed the Genie Awards in 1980, and the Etrog statuette became known as a Genie..
Origin
1960s; earliest use found in The Globe and Mail. From the name of Sorel Etrog (b. 1933), Romanian-born Canadian sculptor, who designed the statuette commemorating the award.
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