tabernacles

noun

1. a major Jewish festival beginning on the eve of the 15th of Tishri and commemorating the shelter of the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness

   Synonyms

   • Succoth, Sukkoth, Succos, Feast of Booths, Feast of Tabernacles, Tabernacles

   Less specific

   • religious festival, church festival, Jewish holy day

   Part of

   • Tishri