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Talmud
noun Tal·mud \ˈtäl-ˌmu̇d, ˈtal-məd\
Definition of TALMUD
: the authoritative body of Jewish tradition comprising the Mishnah and Gemara
— Tal·mu·dic \tal-ˈmü-dik, -ˈmyü-, -ˈmə-; täl-ˈmu̇-\ adjective
— tal·mud·ism \ˈtäl-ˌmu̇-ˌdi-zəm, ˈtal-, -mə-\ noun often capitalized
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Origin of TALMUD
Late Hebrew talmūdh, literally, instruction
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Talmud
noun Tal·mud \ˈtäl-ˌmu̇d, ˈtal-məd\
Definition of TALMUD for Kids
: a collection of writings on Jewish law and custom and religious practice
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