Yiddish

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Etymology

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Alteration of Hebrew משלוח מנות / מִשְׁלֹחַ מָנוֹת (mishlóach manót)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃ(a)ɫaχˈmɔnəs/

Noun

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שלח־מנות (sh(a)lakhmonesm

  1. (Judaism) mishloach manot, Purim basket (gifts of food or drink are sent to others on Purim)
  2. (humorous) gossip, rumors