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Asmonean [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Pertaining to Asmoneus, the father of Simon, and chief of the Asmoneans, a family that reigned over the Jews 126 years.

Asmonean [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One of the family of Asmoneus.

Asmonean [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to the patriotic Jewish family to which the Maccabees belonged; Maccabean; as, the Asmonean dynasty.

Asmonean [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One of the Asmonean family. The Asmoneans were leaders and rulers of the Jews from 168 to 35 b. c.