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hag·ga·da
noun
or hag·ga·dah \həˈgä]də, -gȯ]\
(plural hagga·doth or hagga·dot \-]ˌdōt(h), -ōs\)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Hebrew haggādhāh, from higgīdh to tell
1. or ag·ga·da \əˈg-\ : explanatory matter occurring in rabbinical literature, often taking the form of story, anecdote, legend, or parable, and treating such varied subjects as astronomy, astrology, magic, medicine, mysticism
2. : explanatory matter in the Talmud interpreting the Scriptures as distinguished from that regulating religious practice — compare halakah, midrash
• hag·gadic \-ˈgadik, -ˈgäd-\ also hag·gadi·cal \-də̇kəl\ adjective, often capitalized |