noun
or kaw·wa·nah |kävə|nä
( plural kav·va·noth or kav·va·not or kaw·wa·noth or kaw·wa·not -|nōt(h), -ōs)
Etymology: Hebrew kawanāh, from kawēn to devote, intend
Jewish religion : intention to carry out a divine command or precept : devotion or fervor in prayer
the women prayed with complete kavvanah