Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charoset
Noun
/ˈkɛrəsɛt/
Definition
A traditional Jewish dish typically made with fruits, nuts, wine, and spices, served during Passover.
Examples
- At the Seder dinner, we enjoyed the sweet charoset alongside matzah.
- She prepared a delicious apple and walnut charoset that everyone loved.
Meaning
Charoset symbolizes the mortar used by Jewish slaves in ancient Egypt when building structures.
Synonyms
- None (specific to Jewish cuisine)
