Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(declaration). Devoting person, place or thing to holy use (Ex. 40; Num. 7; 2 Sam. 8:11; 1 Kings 8; Ezra 6; Neh. 12:27); “Feast of Dedication” commemorated the purging of the temple (John 10:22).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
chanukka’
Meaning:
(Aramaic) corresponding to 2598; consecration