Definition: The English word "Algonac" comes from the French word "allogonne," which means a woman carrying a child or an infant. In the Hebrew Bible, it refers to a type of wine made from the roots of the Allocaena coccinea (also known as Algoaca) plant. The wine is said to have healing properties and is often associated with fertility, particularly in Jewish rituals for children being born prematurely or requiring special treatment. The exact meaning of "Algonac" varies according to different sources depending on the context in which it appears. Some say it refers to a type of alcoholic beverage used during Passover, while others use it as a generic term for wine made from the roots of Allocaena coccinea plants. It is not uncommon for this word to be found in ancient texts and may have been used in different ways throughout history. In modern times, "Algonac" appears frequently in Jewish liturgies, where it is often associated with a ritual called "Shabbat alonin," which involves the offering of Allocaena coccinea plant roots during Passover to God as a sign of his love and protection for the children born premature or requiring special medical care.

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