noun
- plural of mezuzah; small parchment scrolls inscribed with Hebrew verses from the Torah and encased in decorative containers, traditionally affixed to the doorframes of Jewish homes
Usage: Judaism
Examples
- The family carefully installed mezuzot on all the doorframes in their new home.
- Before moving, they removed the mezuzot from each doorway.
- The synagogue gift shop sold beautiful handcrafted mezuzot.
- She kissed her fingers and touched the mezuzot when entering the house.
- The mezuzot were blessed by the rabbi before being mounted.
- Each of the mezuzot contained the same sacred Hebrew text.