MEZUZAH - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

religious texts from Deuteronomy inscribed on parchment and rolled up in a case that is attached to the doorframe of many Jewish households in accordance with Jewish law

Categories: Section, Subdivision

Synonyms

Mezuzah, Mezuza

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "mezuzah" was borrowed from Hebrew מְזוּזָה.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.