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Meaning of shehitah | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ʃ(ə)xiːˈtɑː

Definitions

The ritual slaughter of mammals and birds according to Jewish dietary laws.

uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi šektaus

Examples

“The two Hasidim oversee⟳ shehitah, the Jewish ritual slaughtering of meat according to the Book of Leviticus.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shehnai Shehri Shehu Sheik sheik al-Yahud Sheikdom

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