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Topic: Culture

yarmulke

IPA: /ˈjɑːrmə.kə/

KK: /ˈjɑr.mə.kə/

noun

Definition: A small cap worn on the head by Jewish men and boys, particularly during religious ceremonies or prayers.

Example: He wore a yarmulke during the synagogue service to show his respect and faith.

yashmak

IPA: /jæʃˈmæk/

KK: /jæʃˈmæk/

noun

Definition: A type of veil that covers the face, typically worn by Muslim women in public, leaving only the eyes visible.

Example: She wore a yashmak to maintain her modesty while out in the city.

yatagan

IPA: /jɑːˈtɑːɡən/

KK: /jɑːtɑːɡən/

noun

Definition: A type of Ottoman Turkish sword with a curved blade, often used in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Example: The yatagan was a popular weapon among soldiers in the Ottoman Empire.

yataghan

IPA: /jəˈtɑːɡən/

KK: /jəˈtɑːɡən/

noun

Definition: A type of sword from Turkey with a curved blade and no guard for the hand, often used in Muslim countries.

Example: The yataghan was a popular weapon among Ottoman soldiers.

yellowware

IPA: /ˈjɛloʊˌwɛər/

KK: /ˈjɛloʊˌwɛr/

noun

Definition: A type of pottery made from yellowish clay, often used for making dishes and other household items.

Example: The antique shop had a beautiful collection of yellowware bowls.

yeomanly

IPA: /ˈjoʊmənli/

KK: /ˈjoʊmənli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a yeoman, which refers to a member of a historical class of small landowners in Britain, often seen as hardworking and reliable.

Example: His yeomanly efforts in the community earned him great respect from his neighbors.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is brave and strong, similar to the qualities of a yeoman, who is a hardworking and loyal person.

Example: He fought yeomanly in the battle, showing great courage and determination.

yeshiva

IPA: /jəˈʃivə/

KK: /jəˈʃiːvə/

noun

Definition: A type of school in Judaism where students learn about religious texts, culture, and general education.

Example: He attended a yeshiva to deepen his understanding of the Talmud.

yeshivah

IPA: /jəˈʃivə/

KK: /jɛˈʃivə/

noun

Definition: A type of Jewish school or educational institution where students study religious texts, particularly the Talmud and Torah.

Example: He attended a yeshivah to deepen his understanding of Jewish law.

yodel

IPA: /ˈjoʊdəl/

KK: /joʊdəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To sing in a way that quickly switches between a low voice and a high voice.

Example: She loves to yodel in the mountains during the summer.

noun

Definition: A type of song or cry that involves rapid changes in pitch, often associated with the Swiss Alps.

Example: He performed a traditional yodel during the festival, impressing everyone with his vocal range.

transitive verb

Definition: To sing in a way that involves rapid changes of pitch, often alternating between a low voice and a high voice.

Example: She loves to yodel in the mountains during the summer.

yodh

IPA: /jɔd/

KK: /jod/

noun

Definition: The tenth letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is used in writing and has a specific sound.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter yodh is often used to represent the sound 'y'.

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