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H8504
תְּכֵלֶת
tᵉkêleth
Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth
Definition
the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
KJV Renderings
blue.
Word Analysis
EN: the cerulean mussel
Etymology: probably for H7827 (שְׁחֶלֶת);