luz
Luz (noun) means In Jewish and Muslim folklore, a small, indestructible bone in the spine said to be the seed from which the body will be reformed after death. Example: “According to the legend, the luz bone survives fire and decay untouched.”
How to use luz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical, indestructible bone from Jewish and Islamic tradition, not a real anatomical term used in medicine.
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According to the legend, the _____ bone survives fire and decay untouched.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew luz, meaning "almond" — the bone was thought to be almond-shaped.
Frequently asked questions
What does “luz” mean?
The word “luz” means in Jewish and Muslim folklore, a small, indestructible bone in the spine said to be the seed from which the body will be reformed after death. In plain terms, a mythical, indestructible bone from Jewish and Islamic tradition, not a real anatomical term used in medicine.
How do you use “luz” in a sentence?
Here is “luz” used in a sentence: “According to the legend, the luz bone survives fire and decay untouched.”
What part of speech is “luz”?
“Luz” is a noun.
Where does the word “luz” come from?
The word “luz” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew luz, meaning "almond" — the bone was thought to be almond-shaped.
Is “luz” a common word?
“Luz” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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