kadesh

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ˈkeɪˌdɛʃ/

Definition of kadesh

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

name

  1. An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.
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name

  1. An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.
  2. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative spelling of Qetesh.

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Etymology

From Semitic q-d-š (“holy”), thus being "the holy city" in reference to the followers of Qetesh.

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