Definition
mikvot
noun
- Plural of mikva; ritual baths used in Jewish practice for purification purposes.
Usage: Religious/cultural term; Plural form; singular is 'mikva' or 'mikvah'
Examples
- The synagogue maintains several mikvot for members of the community.
- Jewish law specifies precise requirements for the construction of mikvot.
- Women visit mikvot as part of traditional Jewish practice.
- The mikvot in the old neighborhood were restored during the renovation project.
- Different communities have varying customs regarding the use of mikvot.