mishloach manot

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English

Etymology

From Hebrew מִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת (mishlóach manót).

Noun

mishloach manot (uncountable)

  1. (Judaism) The sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.
    • 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 115:
      In the morning when saying Sheheheyanu, the Sheli'ah Tzibbur and worshipers should keep in mind the special mitzvot, such as Mishlo'ah manot (sending foodstuff to friends) and the festive Purim se'udah (feast) that are performed during the day without any designated blessing.