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H3730
כַּפְתֹּר
kaphtôr
Pronunciation: kaf-tore'
Definition
a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense, i.e. the capital of acolumn, or a wreath-like button or disk on the candelabrum
KJV Renderings
knop, (upper) lintel.
Word Analysis
EN: a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense
Etymology: or (Amos 9:1) כַּפְתּוֹר; probably from an unused root meaning to encircle;