beis hachayim

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Definitions

  • n. A euphemism for a cemetery.

Example Sentences

  • "Bais Hachaim in Den Ham Used for First Time in Century for Jewish Woman" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • בֵּית הַחַיִּים, lit. 'house of life'

      • Who Uses This

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

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      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      beit hachayim, beys hachayim, beyt hachayim, bet hachayim, bes hachayim, bais hachayim, bait hachayim, bais hachaim, beis hachaim, bait hachaim, beit hachaim, bet hachaim, bes hachaim, beys hachaim, beyt hachaim

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