Manischewitz

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Pronunciations

Manischewitz (ma-nih-SHEH-vitz) listen

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Definitions

  • n. Sweet brand of wine often used by American Jews for ritual purposes.

Example Sentences

  • "Pass the Manischewitz!" (at Passover seder)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Who Uses This

  • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
  • Non-Jews: (words that have spread outside of Jewish networks)

Regions

  • North America
  • Australia / New Zealand
  • South Africa

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