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

History and Etymology for shibah

Hebrew shibhʽāh seven (days)

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