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chupah

chupah is the alternative form of chuppah.

Meaning of chuppah

Noun

chuppah (plural chuppahs or chuppot or chuppoth)

  1. (Judaism) The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.
    • The dveykut that accompanied the groom as he walked down the aisle to the chupah was truly inspirational.2017, Velvel Pasternak, Behind the Music, Stories, Anecdotes, Articles and Reflections, page 116
  2. (Judaism, figuratively) A marriage ceremony, wedding.

Forms of chupah

pluralchupahs
pluralchupot

Questions about chupah

What is chupah the alternative form of?
Chupah is the alternative form of chuppah.

Words near chupah in the dictionary

  1. Chuongs
  2. chup
  3. chupa
  4. chupacabra
  5. chupacabras
  6. chupah
  7. chupahs
  8. chupalla
  9. chuparosa
  10. chuparosas
  11. chupas

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