Ash·ke·naz·i [?shk? n?zee, àshk? názzee] (plural Ash·ke·naz·im [?shk? n?zim]) noun N European Jew: a member of a Jewish people originating in Germany and northern Europe [Mid-19th century. < modern Hebrew < medieval Hebrew Ashkenaz "Germany" < Hebrew Ashk?n?z, a grandson of Noah] -Ash·ke·naz·i, adjective -Ash·ke·naz·ic, adjective