megillah

Pronounced: muh-GILL-uh, Origin: Hebrew, meaning “scroll,” it is usually used to refer to the scroll of Esther (Megillat Esther, also known as the Book of Esther), a book of the Bible traditionally read twice during the holiday of Purim. Slang: a long and tedious story or explanation.

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The Scroll of Esther, which tells the Purim story, is chanted in synagogue twice on Purim.

Where to Stream Megillah Reading for Purim

Where to find an online reading of the Book of Esther.