Yeshivish glossary term
techeles
תכלת
Meaning
- blue-dyed thread used in tzitzis according to traditions that identify it
- biblical blue dye/thread
Alternate spellings
tekhelet, techelet
Usage and context
Modern use and identification of techeles varies among communities and authorities.
- Category
- tzitzis and tallis
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Do you have the techeles?
Plain-English example
Do you have the blue-dyed thread used in tzitzis according to traditions that identify it?