machsom

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Pronunciations

machsom (MACH-sohm) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Barrier, partition.

Example Sentences

  • "There’s a machsom between the spiritual world and ours."

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • מחסום

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      makhsom

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