1. Plural of hallel; songs of praise or thanksgiving, especially the Psalms 113–118 recited during Jewish festivals.
Usage: religious; often capitalized when referring to the specific biblical psalms

Examples

• The congregation sang the hallels during the Passover celebration.
• Hallels are traditionally recited at the beginning and end of the Seder meal.
• The cantor led the hallels with a beautiful melody.
• In Jewish tradition, hallels express gratitude and joy to God.
• The hallels from Psalms 113 to 118 are known as the Egyptian Hallel.