Kid·dush (k d  sh, k -d sh)n. Judaism The traditional blessing and prayer recited over wine on the eve of the Sabbath or a festival. [Mishnaic Hebrew qiddû  , sanctification, from Hebrew qidd, to sanctify, derived stem of q da, to be holy; see qd in Semitic roots.] |
Kiddush [ˈkɪdəʃ (Hebrew) kɪˈdʊʃ]
n Judaism
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a special blessing said before a meal on sabbaths and festivals, usually including the blessing for wine or bread
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a reception usually for the congregants after a service at which drinks and snacks are served and this grace is said
[from Hebrew qiddūsh sanctification]
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