Midrash noun. ['mɪdraʃ, -rʌʃ] Pl. Midrashim [mɪ'draʃɪm, mɪdra'ʃɪm; mɪdrʌ'ʃɪm]. E17.
[Hebrew mirāš commentary, from dāraš study, expound.]
An ancient homiletic commentary on a text from the Hebrew scriptures, characterized by non-literal interpretation and legendary illustration. Also, the mode of exegesis characteristic of such a commentary. Cf. HAGGADAH 2.

■ Mi'drashic adjective of or pertaining to a Midrash or Midrashim L19.

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