"yahrzeit candle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: yahrzeit candles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} yahrzeit candle (plural yahrzeit candles)
  1. (religion, Judaism) A type of candle that is lit in memory of the deceased in Judaism. Tags: Judaism Categories (topical): Judaism, Religion
    Sense id: en-yahrzeit_candle-en-noun-bNBapQzJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: lifestyle, religion

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