chazeret en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-ɪt/
- /h-/
- /xəˈzɛɹɛt/
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew חֲזֶרֶת.
Meanings
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(Judaism, uncountable) A symbolic bitter herb eaten at Passover, typically Romaine lettuce, used in the korech sandwich.
The chazeret and maror are bitter herbs that bring tears to the eyes to reflect the slavery in Egypt. The maror is often horseradish, while the chazeret is normally romaine lettuce.
2021, Yvonne Riddick, Courage for My Journey from Eternity to Eternity:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hazeret | alternative | lexicographic |