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Gimel is one of the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In modern language it denotes the sound [ [g]]. If it is followed by an apostrophe, it means [ [ʤ]]. Like all letters of the Hebrew alphabet, Gimel has a numerical value and is used to write the number 3.
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The appearance of the Gimel symbol is determined by its origin from the word "gamal" (camel). In its original form, the symbol resembled a camel that turned its head back.
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The Gimel symbol is commonly used to denote a gram. In addition, it may be applied to talk about rest due to health reasons. By using this letter or the classic symbol [U:05D2], you can write words in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and other Jewish languages in your text. |