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chuppah

Pronunciation: /ˈxʊpə/
(also chuppa)
Definition of chuppah

noun (plural chuppot /ˈxʊpəʊt/)

  • a canopy beneath which Jewish marriage ceremonies are performed.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Hebrew ḥuppāh 'cover, canopy'

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