"sheva brachot" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Hebrew שֶׁבַע בְּרָכוֹת (shéva' b'rakhót, literally “seven blessings”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|he|שֶׁבַע בְּרָכוֹת|lit=seven blessings|tr=shéva' b'rakhót}} Hebrew שֶׁבַע בְּרָכוֹת (shéva' b'rakhót, literally “seven blessings”) Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sheva brachot pl (plural only)
  1. the seven blessings recited after grace after meals at a wedding feast, and at festivities during the week after or before the wedding. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Judaism, Marriage
    Sense id: en-sheva_brachot-en-noun-y7ijVMaT Disambiguation of Judaism: 69 31 Disambiguation of Marriage: 84 16 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 44 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 62 38
  2. a feast at which these blessings are recited Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-sheva_brachot-en-noun-w1Hlany2

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