tallit

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Etymology

From Hebrew טַלִּית (talít).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɑˈlɪt/, /ˈtɑlɪs/

Noun

tallit (plural tallits or tallitot or tallitoth or tallitim or talleysim or tallaisim)

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

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew טַלִּית (tallít).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɑˈlit/
  • Hyphenation: tal‧lit

Noun

tallit f or m or n (plural tallitot)

  1. (Judaism) A tallit.
    Synonyms: bidsjaal, talles