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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.”
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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.
"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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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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