dagesh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A symbol used in Hebrew script to denote a geminated consonant, or a consonant pronounced as a plosive as opposed to as a fricative.

Word forms

dagesh dageshes

Etymology

From Hebrew דָּגֵשׁ (dagésh, dɔḡeš).

Related words

mapiq shureq

Derived words

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