adj
Meaning 1
Made of chametz.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Judaism, not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: chametz-based
Antonyms: chametz-free, non-chametz
Standard Lemma guide
chametz
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/həˈmɛts/
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/ˈhʌmɪts/
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/ˈhɑːmɪts/
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rhymes with -ɛts
adj
Meaning 2
Used with or to be used with chametz.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Judaism, not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Food products made from leavened grain flour, which may not be consumed on Passover.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Judaism, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew חָמֵץ (khaméts).
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: chamets — leavened foods forbidden on Passover
- Hebrew: חָמֵץ — leavened foods forbidden on Passover