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minhag

American  
[meen-hahg, min-hahg] / minˈhɑg, ˈmɪn hɑg /

noun

Hebrew.

plural

minhagim

  1. a custom or procedure among Jews that is so firmly established as to have almost the binding force of law.

Other Word Forms

  • minhagic adjective

Etymology

Origin of minhag

minhāgh custom

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