'adus

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Pronunciations

adus (ah-DOOS) listen

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Definitions

  • n. The blessing over the wine said in Mizrahi communities; kiddush.

Example Sentences

  • "Before the meal, we light the candles, say 'adus, and do hamossi."

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Languages of Origin

  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology


      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Sephardim: Jews with Sephardi or Mizrahi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      adus, adoos

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