Judaica
See also: judaica
English
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Sample Judaica – Shabbat candlesticks, natla (handwashing cup), Chumash and Tanakh, yad (Torah pointer), shofar, and etrog box
Etymology
Latin, from Hebrew יְהוּדָה (Yehuda, “Judah”) + -ica (“plural suffix”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dʒuˈdeɪ̯.ɪk/
Noun
Judaica (uncountable)
- Artifacts pertaining to the Jews, their culture or their religion, particularly ritual objects.
Adjective
Judaica (not comparable)
- Pertaining to the Jews, their culture or their religion.
Usage notes
As an adjective, quite formal and Latinate; Jewish or Judaic are more common.
Synonyms
- Jewish
- Judaic
Related terms
- Judaic
See also
- Hebraica