zizith

plural noun

zi·zith

variant spelling of tzitzit

: the fringes or tassels worn on traditional or ceremonial garments by Jewish males as reminders of the commandments of Deuteronomy 22:12 and Numbers 15:37–41

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“Zizith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zizith. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.

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