Yeshivish glossary term
mitpachas
מטפחת
Meaning
- headscarf or cloth covering
- scarf, often a married woman’s hair covering
Alternate spellings
mitpachat
Usage and context
Modern Hebrew term often used alongside Yiddish tichel.
- Category
- everyday religious objects
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Her mitpachas matched the dress.
Plain-English example
Her headscarf matched the dress.