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Definitions for tallith
ˈtɑ lɪs; Heb. tɑˈlit; tɑˈleɪ sɪm, ˌtɑ ləˈsɪm; Heb. tɑ liˈtimtal·lith

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. prayer shawl, tallith, tallisnoun

    (Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer

Wiktionary

  1. tallithnoun

    An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews. It covers the chest and upper part of the back. It has tassels (called zizith) on its four corners.

  2. tallithnoun

    A tasseled shawl or scarf worn over the head or thrown around the shoulders while at prayer.

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  1. tallith

    A tallith, also spelled tallit, is a traditional Jewish prayer shawl worn by adult males during morning prayer services. It's a rectangular garment, often in white with black or blue stripes, containing special knotted fringes called tzitzit at each of the four corners. The wearing of a tallith is a biblical commandment in Judaism and is often interpreted symbolically or spiritually.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Tallith

    tal′ith, n. the mantle worn by the Jews at prayer. [Heb.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tallith in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tallith in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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