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matzo

 

[ หˆmรฆtsษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food, Jewish

Matzo, also spelled matzah, is a type of unleavened bread traditionally eaten during the Jewish festival of Passover. It is made from just two ingredients: flour and water, and it is baked quickly to prevent fermentation. Because it does not contain yeast, matzo has a flat, crisp texture and is often used to represent the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt. It is commonly served with a variety of toppings, such as butter or spreads, and can also be used to make matzo ball soup.

Synonyms

matzah, unleavened bread

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed matzo during our Passover Seder meal.
  • My grandmother always makes homemade matzo for the holiday.
  • During Passover, matzo is a staple at the dinner table.
  • Matzo crumbs can be used as a coating for fried foods.

Translations

Translations of the word "matzo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matzรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคŸเฅเคœเคผเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Matze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matzo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใƒ„ใ‚ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matzo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท matzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์งœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุฒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matzo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ matzo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ้…ต้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ matzo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ะทะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matzo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matzo

Etymology

The word 'matzo' comes from the Hebrew word 'ืžึทืฆึธึผื”' (matza), which means 'unleavened bread'. The tradition of eating matzo dates back to ancient times, specifically to the Exodus story in the Hebrew Bible, when the Israelites fled Egypt in such haste that they did not have time to let their bread rise. As a result, they baked unleavened bread. Matzo has been a significant part of Jewish culture and religion ever since, symbolizing both the hardship of slavery and the swift liberation. Over the years, different cultures have adopted variations of matzo, particularly in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, where it is commonly associated with the observance of Passover. The process for making matzo has remained largely unchanged, with a focus on ensuring that the bread does not ferment. Today, matzo is enjoyed not only for its traditional significance but also for its unique taste and texture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,664, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.