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Hebrew
Etymology 1
Noun
צִיץ • (tzítz) m (plural indefinite צִיצִים)
- bud (newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded)
- golden head plate worn by the high priest; miter, diadem
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Etymology 2
Verb
צִיֵּץ • (tziyyétz) (pi'el construction, passive counterpart צֻיָּץ)
- defective spelling of צייץ
Yiddish
Etymology
Ultimately from Hindi छींट (chī̃ṭ, “chintz”). Compare Dutch sits.
Noun
ציץ • (tsits) m
- calico (kind of cloth)
- Synonym: קאַרטון (kartun)
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