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minhag

American

[meen-hahg, min-hahg] / minˈhɑg, ˈmɪn hɑg /

noun

Hebrew.

a custom or procedure among Jews that is so firmly established as to have almost the binding force of law.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

minhagic

adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

minhagim

plural

Etymology

Origin of minhag

minhāgh custom

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