Selichot
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sliːˈxoʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Selichot is a noun meaning (Judaism) Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on fast days.
Meaning
(Judaism) Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on fast days.
Word Forms
- selichoth
- selihoth
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include piyyut, hallel, siddur, kedushah, kaddish, litany.
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