What is another word for milah?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlə] (IPA) 
Milah is the Hebrew term used to describe the religious circumcision of Jewish males. There are several synonyms for this word depending on the context of the discussion or the region. For example, "brit milah" is a common synonym used when referring to the covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people. Bris or bris milah is a Yiddish term for milah, often used colloquially. In some Sephardic communities, the term for milah is "hatafat dam brit," which means drawing a drop of blood from the covenant. In modern Hebrew, the term used for circumcision is "ha'tzarat habrit." Regardless of the synonym used, milah remains an essential aspect of Jewish tradition and religious expression.
