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 mezuzas on all the doorframes in their new house.
- She touched the mezuzas as she entered each room.
- The synagogue gift shop sold beautiful handcrafted mezuzas.
- Orthodox families check their mezuzas regularly to ensure the parchments remain intact.
- The mezuzas were made of silver and featured intricate Hebrew calligraphy.
- Before moving, they carefully removed all the mezuzas from their old home.