mishloach manot

noun

The sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.

OriginHebrew מִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת →
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Meanings

nounmishloach manot (uncountable)
  1. JudaismuncountableThe sending of gifts of food for Purim, or the food given.

    In the morning when saying Sheheheyanu, the Sheli'ah Tzibbur and worshipers should keep in mind the special mitzvot, such as Mishlo'ah manot (sending foodstuff to friends) and the festive Purim se'udah (feast) that are performed during the day without any designated blessing.

    1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 115

Origin

  1. Hebrewמִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת
  2. Englishmishloach manot

From Hebrew מִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת (mishlóach manót).

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