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shibah

noun
shi·bah
variants: or shivah or shiva \ˈshivə \
plural -s

Definition of shibah 

: a traditional 7-day period of mourning following the funeral of a close relative that is observed in Jewish homes the family will sit shibah until Friday

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History and Etymology for shibah

Hebrew shibhʽāh seven (days)

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