tachrich

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Hebrew תכריכ (tachrich).

Noun

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tachrich (plural tachrichim)

  1. (Judaism) A traditional simple white burial furnishings, usually made from 100% pure linen, in which the bodies of deceased Jews are dressed for interment after undergoing a taharah (ritual purification).
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