Matzoh: meaning, definitions and examples

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matzoh

 

[ หˆmษ‘หt.sษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Jewish cuisine

Matzoh, also spelled matza or matzah, is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten during Passover in Jewish culture. It is made from flour and water, and is baked quickly to prevent leavening. Matzoh symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt, as they did not have time to let their bread rise. It often serves as the centerpiece of the Passover Seder meal, where it is consumed along with other symbolic foods.

Synonyms

matzah, unleavened bread.

Examples of usage

  • We served matzoh during the Passover Seder.
  • Matzoh balls are a popular soup ingredient in Jewish cuisine.
  • During Passover, many families bake their own matzoh.

Translations

Translations of the word "matzoh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matzรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคคเฅเคœเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Matze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matzah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใƒ„ใ‚ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matzah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matzรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท matzo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํŠธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุฒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matzรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ matzo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ้…ต้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ matza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matzรก

Etymology

The word matzoh originates from the Hebrew word 'matzฤh', which means 'to press' or 'to squeeze'. This refers to the method of making the bread, which is to press the dough flat to prevent it from rising. Its roots can be traced back to the biblical story of Passover, where the Israelites fled Egypt in such haste that they could not wait for dough to rise. Matzoh has been a significant part of Jewish tradition for thousands of years, specifically during the Passover holiday, where it is used in numerous rituals and meals. Throughout history, matzoh has evolved, with various cultures adopting and adapting different forms of unleavened bread. Today, it continues to hold cultural and religious significance in Jewish communities worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,571, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.