word
Shiva
SHEE-vuh
/ˈʃiːvʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shiva
Dictionary meaning
In Judaism, a period of seven days of mourning after the death of a close relative.
Examples
- The family is in their 4th day of shiva.
Synonyms: shivah, shibah
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