dagesh

English

Nikud
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Etymology

From Hebrew דָּגֵשׁ (dagésh, dɔḡeš).

Noun

dagesh (plural dageshes)

  1. A symbol used in Hebrew script to denote a geminated consonant, or a consonant pronounced as a plosive as opposed to as a fricative.

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