1. Plural of mikva; ritual baths used in Jewish practice for purification purposes.
Usage: Religious/cultural term; Plural form; singular is 'mikva' or 'mikvah'

Examples

• The synagogue maintains several mikvot for members of the community.
• Jewish law specifies precise requirements for the construction of mikvot.
• Women visit mikvot as part of traditional Jewish practice.
• The mikvot in the old neighborhood were restored during the renovation project.
• Different communities have varying customs regarding the use of mikvot.