קליפה

See also: קליפּה

Hebrew

Root
ק־ל־ף (q-l-p)

Etymology

Semitic passive participle plus feminine suffix of a productive root. But see also Arabic قِرْفَة (qirfa, “cinnamon”) suggesting ancient Dravidian influence.

Noun

קליפה / קְלִפָּה • (k'lipá) f (plural indefinite קליפות / קְלִפּוֹת or קליפים / קְלִפִּים, singular construct קליפת / קְלִפַּת־, plural construct קליפות / קְלִפּוֹת־ or קליפי / קְלִפֵּי־) [pattern: קְטִילָה]

1. peel, skin, bark, shell (as of a nut or fruit)
2. (anatomy) cortex
3. (Judaism) spiritual impurity

Descendants

• → Yiddish: קליפּה (klipe)

See also

• קָלַף (kaláf)

Noun

קְלִיפָה • (k'lifá) f [pattern: קְטִילָה]

1. peeling, skinning