noun
- a small case containing Hebrew texts that is attached to the doorframe of a Jewish home
Usage: Judaism
Examples
- The family touched the mezuza as they entered their home.
- A mezuza was mounted on the right side of the front door.
- The rabbi blessed the new mezuza before it was installed.
- She kissed her fingers after touching the mezuza.
- The mezuza contains verses from the Torah written on parchment.
- They hung a mezuza on every doorway in their house except the bathroom.