əˈmē(ˌ)dȯ, äˈ-, -(ˌ)dä; ˌämēˈdȯ noun
( plural ami·doth or ami·dot -ˌdōs, -ˌdōt; -ˈdōt ; or amidahs )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Hebrew 'ămīdhāh standing
: a benediction recited while standing during the main section of the daily Jewish liturgy and at the additional service on Sabbaths and holy days