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mishloach manot

mishloach manot noun: the sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.

Noun

mishloach manot (uncountable)

  1. (Judaism) The sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.
    • 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.1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 115

Origin of mishloach manot

From Hebrew מִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת (mishlóach manót).

Questions about mishloach manot

What does mishloach manot mean?
Mishloach manot means the sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.
What part of speech is mishloach manot?
Mishloach manot is a noun.

Words near mishloach manot in the dictionary

  1. mishkal
  2. Mishkin
  3. Mishkins
  4. Mishler
  5. Mishlers
  6. mishloach manot
  7. mishmash
  8. mishmashed
  9. mishmashes
  10. mishmashing
  11. Mishmee

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