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shiva - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shiva'

English

Alternative forms

* shibah, shiv'ah, shivah, shive

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (Judaism) A weeklong period of formal mourning for a close relative.
  • Derived terms

    * sit shiva

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