lechem mishneh

noun

The two loaves of challah eaten on Shabbat in some traditions.

Meanings

nounlechem mishneh (uncountable)

alternative lechem mishna

  1. JudaismuncountableThe two loaves of challah eaten on Shabbat in some traditions.
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