Definitions for kaddishˈkɑ dɪʃ; kɑˈdɪʃ ɪm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
kad•dish*ˈkɑ dɪʃ; kɑˈdɪʃ ɪm(n.)(pl.)kad•di•shim
a liturgical prayer glorifying God that is recited during each of the daily services.
Category: Judaism
a form of this prayer recited by mourners.
Category: Judaism
* Judaism.(often cap.).
Origin of kaddish:
1605–15; < Aramaic qaddīsh holy (one)
Wiktionary
kaddish(Noun)
A Jewish prayer recited during services, and when mourning the death of a close relative.
Origin: From קדיש, from קדיש
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