Definition: The word "apeek" appears in ancient Hebrew to refer to a term for an object resembling a bird, but the exact meaning has been lost or misunderstood over time. In Jewish tradition, it refers to a type of bird that resembles a mockingbird but is not actually a mockingbird species, thus being called "peake". This term was often used by scholars as a metaphorical label for the Jews' desire to emulate their ancestorsβ faith in God and pursue righteousness rather than idolatry.