Mezuza

Mezuza
Mezuza Me*zu"za, Mezuzah Me*zu"zah, Mezuzoth Mez"u*zoth, n. [Heb. m[e^]z[=u]z[=o]th, pl. of m[e^]z[=u]z[=a]h doorpost.] A piece of parchment bearing the Decalogue and attached to the doorpost; -- in use among orthodox Hebrews. The term is also used to refer to the small case containing this scroll, together with the biblical inscription inside. The text is usually taken from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21. [1913 Webster +PJC]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • mezuza — noun see mezuzah …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • mezuza — me·zu·za …   English syllables

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