The Oxford English-Hebrew dictionary
By: in collaboration with the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Contributors: Doniach, N. S.; Kahane, Ahuvia.; Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Oxford : New York
Language: eng; heb
Number of pages: 1091
Subjects: English language -- Dictionaries -- Hebrew.; Hebrew language -- Dictionaries -- English.
Genres: Dictionaries
Description: The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary is a detailed guide to current usage in English and Hebrew. In addition to a full range of idioms and phrases, slang and colloquialisms, the dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of technical, scientific, legal, medical, and academic terminology. Care has also been taken to record British, American, and Australian variants. Both the presentation and content of the dictionary are designed to guide the reader through the pitfalls of varying register and context; clearly labelled senses and numerous example phrases ensure maximum clarity and accessibility. The result is an essential reference tool for English and Hebrew users alike. The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary was compiled and edited at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

An essential reference for serious English and Hebrew users alike, this dictionary reflects the development of Hebrew in the twentieth century, and with over 50,000 entries offers extensive coverage of current idioms and phrases, slang and colloquialisms, technical and scientific terminology, academic discourse, legal and medical terminology, American and Australian terms, and a labeling system allowing easy identification of senses, contexts, and registers.
Notes: Editors: N.S. Doniach, A. Kahane.