ציץ

Hebrew

Etymology 1

Noun

צִיץ • (tzítz) m (plural indefinite צִיצִים)

1. bud (newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded)
2. golden head plate worn by the high priest; miter, diadem

Derived terms

• צִיצִית (tsitsít)

Etymology 2

Verb

צִיֵּץ • (tziyyétz) (pi'el construction, passive counterpart צֻיָּץ)

1. defective spelling of צייץ

Yiddish

Etymology

Ultimately from Hindi छींट (chī̃ṭ, “chintz”). Compare Dutch sits.

Noun

ציץ • (tsits) m

1. calico (kind of cloth)

   Synonym: קאַרטון (kartun)

Derived terms

• ציצן (tsitsn)