tallith

(täˈlĭs, tä-lētˈ)

also tal·lis

noun pl. tal·lith·im (tä-lēˈsĭm, -lāˈ-, täˌlē-tēmˈ) or tal·liths also tal·li·sim (tä-lēˈsĭm, -lāˈ-)
Judaism
A shawl with ritually knotted fringe at each of four corners traditionally worn by Jewish males, especially at morning prayer. Also called prayer shawl.

Origin:

Origin: Mishnaic Hebrew ṭallît, cover

Origin: , from Hebrew ṭillēl, to cover

Origin: , from Aramaic ṭallel

Origin: , from ṭəlāl, shade; see ị̄ll in Semitic roots

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