"rachmones" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Yiddish Etymology templates: {{uder|en|yi|-}} Yiddish Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rachmones (uncountable)
  1. (Judaism) Mercy, compassion, pity. Tags: Judaism, uncountable Categories (topical): Judaism
    Sense id: en-rachmones-en-noun-l5foQL7U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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