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peria

peria is the alternative form of periah.

Meaning of periah

Noun

periah

  1. (Rabbinic Judaism) a supplementary procedure in the bris following the milah (excision of the akroposthion) where the preputial epithelium of the foreskin is separated from the glans of the penis as a precursor to posthetomy.
    • See the Chidushey Ha-Ran, who states that even if one is no longer busy cutting / , i.e., with the milah,/ but /already/ started /doing/ the periah he is /nevertheless/ still classed as being occupied with the milah, since milah and periah are /classed as parts of/ the same action.1900, Israel Meir (ha-Kohen) translated by Aviel Orenstein, Mishnah Berurah: The Classic Commentary to Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim, Comprising the Laws of Daily Jewish Conduct · Volume 3 page 147
    Synonyms:
    bris periah

Questions about peria

What is peria the alternative form of?
Peria is the alternative form of periah.

Words near peria in the dictionary

  1. peri-peri
  2. peri-peris
  3. peri-urban
  4. peri-urbanization
  5. peri-workout
  6. peria
  7. periablation
  8. periablational
  9. periablative
  10. periacetabular
  11. periacinal

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