bedikah

/bɛˈdi.kɑː/ (BAY-dee-kah)

Definitions

1. noun

A ceremonial container or pouch used to collect and store objects considered impure, typically used in Jewish customs.

“She carefully placed the impure items into the bedikah to be later disposed of.”

Synonyms

  • pouch for impurities
  • ritual container

Antonyms

  • pure container
  • ritual vessel for purity