tallit

/ taˈliːt; ˈtælɪθ /

noun

1. a white shawl with fringed corners worn over the head and shoulders by Jewish males during religious services
2. a smaller form of this worn under the outer garment during waking hours by some Jewish males

Word History and Origins

Origin of tallit¹

C17: from Hebrew tallīt

Example Sentences

Some of the women had wrapped themselves in traditionally male religious garments like tallit and tefillin, and others had not.

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