קליפה

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See also: קליפּה

Hebrew

Root
ק־ל־ף (q-l-p)

Etymology

Semitic passive participle plus feminine suffix of a productive root. But see also Arabic قِرْفَة (qirfa, cinnamon) suggesting ancient Dravidian influence.

Noun

קליפה / קְלִפָּה (k'lipáf (plural indefinite קליפות / קְלִפּוֹת or קליפים / קְלִפִּים, singular construct קליפת / קְלִפַּת־, plural construct קליפות / קְלִפּוֹת־ or קליפי / קְלִפֵּי־)

  1. peel, skin, bark, shell (as of a nut or fruit)
  2. (anatomy) cortex
  3. (Judaism) spiritual impurity

Descendants

  • Yiddish: קליפּה (klipe)

See also

Noun

קְלִיפָה (k'lifáf

  1. peeling, skinning