Hebrew word
chărûwts
khaw-roots'
חֲרוּץ
What it means
properly, incised or incisive
properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager
Where it comes from
or חָרֻץ; passive participle of chârats (חָרַץ)