bas mitzvah
noun
bas mitz·vah
bäs-ˈmits-və 
often capitalized B&M
less common variant of bat mitzvah
1
: a Jewish girl who at 12 or more years of age assumes religious responsibilities
2
: the initiatory ceremony recognizing a girl as a bat mitzvah
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“Bas mitzvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bas%20mitzvah. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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