mezuza

mɛˈzuːzə

Definitions

1. noun

A small case or box, usually hanging from a wall, that contains a parchment with a passage from the Torah written on it, often found in Jewish homes.

“The mezuzah on the doorpost was a sign of respect for the Jewish heritage of the building.”

Synonyms

  • scroll
  • tablet

Antonyms

  • icon
  • idol