shalosh seudoth

noun

sha·​losh seu·​doth

variants or shalosh seudot or shalosh seudos

ˈshäˌlō(sh)ˈsüˌdōt(h),

-ˌdōs,

ˈshälə(sh)ˈsüdəs

: the 3d meal eaten on the Sabbath as ordained in the Talmud and usually served as light refreshments accompanied by songs and ceremonies late in the afternoon following the minhah service in the synagogue

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish & Late Hebrew; Yiddish shalesh seudes, from Late Hebrew shālōsh sĕʽūdhōth 3 meals

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