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Noun: pharisee  'fa-ru`see
  1. A self-righteous or sanctimonious person
Noun: Pharisee  'fa-ree`see
  1. A member of an ancient Jewish sect noted for strict obedience to Jewish traditions

Derived forms: pharisees, Pharisees

See also: pharisaic

Type of: disagreeable person, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, unpleasant person

Encyclopedia: Pharisee