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Definition of Aaronite in English:

Aaronite

Pronunciation /ˈɛːrənʌɪt/

noun

  • A descendant or follower of Aaron; a member of the Jewish priesthood.

adjective

  • Descended from Aaron; of or belonging to the Aaronites.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in The Wycliffite Bible (early version). From the name of Aaron + -ite, after post-classical Latin Aaronita (Vulgate).