English Explanatory Dictionary

tallit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Jewish prayer shawl with tassels which covers the chest and upper part of the back.

Pronunciation

/tɑˈliːt/ /ˈtɑlɪs/

Word forms

tallit tallits tallitot tallitoth tallitim talleysim tallaisim dales dalles tales talis talith tallis tallith

Etymology

From Hebrew טַלִּית (talít).

Derived words

tallit katan
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