maror

Or mo·ror

[mah-rawr, maw-rohr]

noun

Hebrew.

1. a portion of horseradish or other bitter herb that is eaten at the Seder meal on Passover.

Example Sentences

Lavie Tidhar’s latest novels are “Maror” and “Neom.”

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Collard greens will represent the maror, the bitter herbs that serve as a poignant reminder of the bitterness of slavery.

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On April 1, 1999, at a Passover Seder, Jane ate a bite of the matzo and the maror, the bitter herbs, the bread of life and the bitterness of affliction.

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While the group was largely quiet throughout the rituals, several features of the Seder drew universal laughter — such as a comment on the decided unfluffiness of the flat matzoh bread and the pungency of the maror, or bitter herbs — otherwise known as fresh horseradish.

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In a statement via Facebook, Jewdas described Mr. Corbyn as “a 10/10 guest,” who had provided “delicious maror” — bitter herb for the Seder.

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