Falasha

noun

Fa·​la·​sha fə-ˈlä-shə How to pronounce Falasha (audio)
plural Falasha or Falashas
dated, offensive
: a member of the Beta Israel community

Word History

Etymology

Amharic fälaša

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Falasha was in 1710

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“Falasha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Falasha. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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