Korahite

noun

Ko·​rah·​ite

ˈkōrəˌīt

plural -s

: a descendant of the biblical Levite Korah who founded a line of prominent temple musicians

Word History

Etymology

Korah, great-grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:21—Authorized Version) + English -ite

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