Chuppah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈxʊpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chuppah is a noun meaning (Judaism) The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.
Meaning
(Judaism) The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony.
More Meanings
- (Judaism, figuratively) A marriage ceremony, wedding.
Example Sentences
The dveykut that accompanied the groom as he walked down the aisle to the chupah was truly inspirational.
Everyone was standing under a kind of thatched chuppa. Parts of the concrete structure still stained wet from the day before.
Word Forms
- chuppahs
- chuppot
- chuppoth
- chupa
- chupah
- chuppa
- chuppeh
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chupah, chuppa, chupa, hupah, parochet, sechach.
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