mohel

noun mo·hel \ˈmō-(h)el, ˈmȯi(-ə)l\

plural mohels also mo·hal·im \ˌmō-hä-ˈlēm\ or mo·hel·im \-(h)e-ˈlēm\

Definition of MOHEL

: a person who performs ritual Jewish circumcisions

Hebrew mōhēl

First Known Use: 1650

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