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moshav

noun mo·shav \mō-ˈshäv\
plural mo·sha·vim \ˌmō-shə-ˈvēm\

Definition of MOSHAV

:  a cooperative settlement of small individual farms in Israel — compare kibbutz
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Origin of MOSHAV

Modern Hebrew mōshābh, from Hebrew, dwelling
First Known Use: 1928

Rhymes with MOSHAV

Gustav, thereof, whereof, Zouave

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. moshav
  2. moshav ovdim
  3. moshav shitufi
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