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mezuzah
noun me·zu·zah \mə-ˈzu̇-zə\
plural me·zu·zahs or me·zu·zas or me·zu·zot\-ˈzu̇-ˌzōt\
Definition of MEZUZAH
: a small parchment scroll inscribed with Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21 and the name Shaddai and placed in a case fixed to the doorpost by some Jewish families as a sign and reminder of their faith; also : such a scroll and its case
See mezuzah defined for kids Variants of MEZUZAH
me·zu·zah or me·zu·za \mə-ˈzu̇-zə\
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Origin of MEZUZAH
Hebrew mĕzūzāh doorpost
First Known Use: 1650
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