Meaning of the word tallit in English

What does tallit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tallit

US /ˈtæl.ɪt/
UK /ˈtæl.ɪt/

Noun

a large white, or white and blue, shawl (= a large piece of cloth) with strings at the edge, that Jewish men and boys wear over their head and neck when praying:

Example:
The full name of the large type of tallit is the tallit gadol.