prayer shawl

Noun

Meaning

(Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

tallis tallith ark pax tabernacle rood rosary relic cross icon candle sacramental crucifix beads sprinkler
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Hypernyms

shawl

Examples

A Tallit (four-cornered prayer shawl) is donned for evening and afternoon prayers–the only day of the year in which this is done. Source: Internet

The tallit (large prayer shawl) is donned before or during the actual prayer service, as are the tefillin (phylacteries); both are accompanied by blessings. Source: Internet

The chuppah can be made from a piece of cloth or other material attached to four poles, or a prayer shawl ( tallit ) held over the couple by four family members or friends. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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