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Yeshivish glossary term

naanuim

נענועים

Meaning

  • ritual waving movements of the Four Species

Alternate spellings

na'anuim

Usage and context

Performed at specified points during the Sukkos prayers according to community custom.

Category
Sukkos
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

He did the naanuim during Hallel.

Plain-English example

He performed the ritual waving of the Four Species during Hallel.