tzitzit

/ tsitˈsiːt; ˈtsɪtsɪt /

plural noun

1. the fringes or tassels on the corners of the tallit

Word History and Origins

Origin of tzitzit¹

from Hebrew, literally: tassel

Example Sentences

Aaron doesn't feel comfortable showing items traditionally worn by Jewish men in public, either his kippah or his tzitzit, the tassels of his prayer shawl.

From BBC

These extremist settlers may give off the appearance of being Israeli patriots, with their tzitzit fringes, large yarmulkes, Israeli flags and claims to the mantle of Zionism.

From Salon

They are wearing kippahs, or skullcaps, and knotted fringes known as tzitzit on their clothes, indicating they are religious Jews.

From BBC

Security camera footage of the attack showed two young men wearing a Jewish skullcap and tzitzit, the knotted ritual fringes worn by observant Jews, knocking over crosses, breaking tombstones and throwing debris over the graves.

From Seattle Times

Widely shared security camera footage on Sunday showed two young men — both wearing a Jewish skullcap and tzitzit, the knotted ritual fringes worn by observant Jews — breaking into the cemetery, knocking over stone crosses and smashing and stomping on tombstones, leaving a trail of debris and broken headstones.

From Seattle Times