mizrah
American
[meez-rahkh, miz-r ahkh ]
/ mizˈrɑx, ˈmɪz rɑx /
Or
mizrach
noun
Hebrew.
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a decorative figure, usually bearing an inscription, that is hung on the eastern wall in Jewish homes or synagogues to indicate the direction to face in prayer.
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the eastern wall in a synagogue, which contains the Holy Ark.
Etymology
Origin of mizrah
mizrāḥ literally, east
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