ketoret

K5E1T1O1R1E1T1

noun

An incense used in Jewish rituals.

OriginHebrew קטורת →
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Meanings

nounketoret (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn incense used in Jewish rituals.

    Just as the priest in Temple days derived enrichment and good fortune by offering Ketoret, so, too, does the worshiper effectuate similar attainment by reciting the portion of Pitum Haketoret.

    1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 268

Origin

  1. Hebrewקטורת
  2. Englishketoret

From Hebrew קטורת.

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APA

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Chicago

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