tallith

The mantle or, as in present Jewish usage, scarf-like garment worn by the Jews, especially at prayer. Also talith, talles, tallis.

An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews, covering the chest and the upper part of the back. It has an opening for the head, and has tassels, called zizith, on its four corners.

A tasseled shawl or scarf worn over the head or thrown round the shoulders while at prayer.

An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews. It covers the chest and upper part of the back. It has tassels (called zizith) on its four corners.

A tasseled shawl or scarf worn over the head or thrown around the shoulders while at prayer.

(Judaism) a shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer