Yeshivish glossary term
kiddush cup
כוס קידוש
Meaning
- cup used for Kiddush
- ritual wine cup for sanctifying Shabbos or Yom Tov
Alternate spellings
kos kiddush
Usage and context
Often a dedicated silver or decorative cup, though the mitzvah does not require a specific material.
- Category
- everyday religious objects
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
The kiddush cup is on the table.
Plain-English example
The cup used for Kiddush is on the table.