"minhag" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɪn.həɡ/ Forms: minhags [plural], minhagim [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew מִנְהָג (minhág). Etymology templates: {{der|en|he|מִנְהָג|tr=minhág}} Hebrew מִנְהָג (minhág) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|minhagim}} minhag (plural minhags or minhagim)
  1. (Judaism) a longstanding religious custom or tradition that is not required by Jewish law Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-minhag-en-noun-1uYIlcUE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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