Yeshivish glossary term
almana
אלמנה
Meaning
- widow
Alternate spellings
almanah
Usage and context
Common Hebrew/halachic term for a widow.
- Category
- marriage - family status
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The halacha has specific rules concerning an almana.
Plain-English example
Jewish law has specific rules concerning a widow.