cohen
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cohens · cohanim
Meaning · English
A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cohen” mean?
A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.
Is “cohen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.