zemiroth

plural noun

ze·​mi·​roth

variants or zemirot

zə̇ˈmēˌrōt(h),

-ōs

: religious songs sung usually in Hebrew typically around the table at the Sabbath meal

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew zĕmirōth (plural), from zamēr to sing

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