חָלַט
chalat
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. To pour very hot water over something, like tea leaves, to get the flavor out.
2. To put food in very hot water for a short time.
HistoryThis word appears in the Mishnah, a book of Jewish laws written about 1800 years ago. There, it was used to describe pouring hot water on something, just like we use it today.
Example
אני אוהב לחלוט תה עם נענע טרייה.
I like to make tea with fresh mint.