CHALLAH


Meaning of CHALLAH in English

[ 'hα:lə , xα:'lα: ]

■ noun ( plural ~s or chalot , chaloth xα:'lɒt ) a plaited loaf of white leavened bread, traditionally baked to celebrate the Jewish sabbath.

Origin

from Heb. ḥallah .

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