חלתית
chaltit
The Hebrew word for asafoetida is חלתית (chaltit).
חלתית refers to the resinous gum derived from wild fennel.
Meaning: resinous gum from wild fennel (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
chaltit
Did you know?
- In ancient Hebrew texts, resins like חלתית were often categorized under the broader term for 'incense' or 'perfume' despite their strong odor.
- In traditional Jewish medicine and folklore, חלתית was often used as a remedy to treat asthma and other respiratory issues.
- The word חלתית is rarely used in modern Israeli supermarkets, where the product is more commonly labeled by its English name 'asafoetida' or its Hindi name 'hing'.
Examples in context
- האם יש לך חלתית במטבח?ha'im yesh lekha khaltit ba-mitbakh?Do you have asafoetida in the kitchen?
- השתמשתי במעט חלתית במתכון.hishtamashti be-me'at khaltit ba-mitkon.I used a little bit of asafoetida in the recipe.
