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mikvah

/ˈmɪk.vɑː/

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noun

/ˈmɪk.vɑː/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ритуальную ванну для очищения и омовения, которую ортодоксальные евреи принимают в определённых случаях, например, перед субботой или после менструации.

A noun referring to a ritual purification and cleansing bath that Orthodox Jews take on certain occasions, such as before the Sabbath or after menstruation.

  1. Ritual purification bathC1formal

    A Jewish ritual bath used for the purpose of spiritual purification and cleansing, traditionally taken before the Sabbath or after menstruation.

    ruРитуальная ванна для очищения

    • She visited the mikvah before her wedding day.
    • The community built a new mikvah near the synagogue.
    • Orthodox Jews observe the tradition of using a mikvah for spiritual renewal.
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