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