Aaronite

noun

Aa·​ron·​ite

ˈa-rə-ˌnīt,

ˈer-ə-

plural Aaronites

: a priestly descendant of Aaron

Word History

Etymology

Aaron + -ite entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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