Definition
mikvos
noun
- Plural of mikva; ritual baths used in Jewish religious practice for purification purposes.
Usage: Religious/cultural term; Plural form; singular is 'mikva' or 'mikvah'
Examples
- The synagogue maintains several mikvos for members of the community.
- Jewish law specifies precise requirements for the construction and maintenance of mikvos.
- Women visit mikvos as part of traditional Jewish observance.
- The community center recently renovated its mikvos to meet modern standards.