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The tallith worn by male orthodox Jews is a type of ____ (6,5)

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prayer shawl

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'the tallith' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for prayer shawl that I've seen before include "(Jewish) loose garment for the shoulders" , "Jewish religious garment" .)

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