tzitzis

/ˈtsɪtsɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

a tassel or fringe, especially on a garment worn by a male as a sign of Jewish observance

“He carefully tied the tzitzis onto his prayer shawl.”

2. verb

to attach tassels or fringes to a garment

“The tailor tzitzis the traditional clothing before presenting it to the customer.”

Synonyms

  • fringe
  • tassel

Antonyms

  • clean
  • trim