noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   A marriage ceremony, wedding. Judaism, figuratively

Synonyms

All synonyms

bannscivil ceremonyelopementespousalhoneymoonhymen

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).

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