Meaning of the word kittel in English

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kittel

US /ˈkɪt̬.əl/
UK /ˈkɪt.əl/
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Noun

A long white coat worn by Jewish men, especially during religious services or on holidays.

Example:
He wore a pristine white kittel for the Yom Kippur service.
Many grooms wear a kittel under the chuppah as a symbol of purity.