Yeshivish glossary term
iyun
עיון
Meaning
- inspection for possible chatzitzos before mikvah immersion
Usage and context
In yeshiva settings iyun can also mean in-depth study, so context is essential.
- Category
- family purity - mikvah preparation
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
She did the iyun before tevilah.
Plain-English example
She inspected her body for possible barriers before immersion.