Chuppah
/ˈxʊpə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The canopy over a Jewish couple during their marriage ceremony. Judaism
"The dveykut that accompanied the groom as he walked down the aisle to the chupah was truly inspirational."
- 2 A marriage ceremony, wedding. Judaism, figuratively
Example
More examples"The dveykut that accompanied the groom as he walked down the aisle to the chupah was truly inspirational."
Etymology
From Hebrew חופה \ חֻפָּה (ḥuppâ).