noun
- plural of mezuzah: small parchment scrolls inscribed with Hebrew verses from the Torah, enclosed in decorative cases and affixed to the doorframes of Jewish homes
Usage: Judaism
Examples
- The family installed mezuzahs on all the doorframes in their new house.
- She collected antique mezuzahs from different countries.
- The mezuzahs were blessed by the rabbi before being mounted.
- Traditional mezuzahs contain verses from Deuteronomy.
- The synagogue gift shop sold beautiful handcrafted mezuzahs.
- They touched the mezuzahs and kissed their fingers when entering each room.