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kosher

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊʃə/

The English word “kosher” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
  2. Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
  3. In accordance with standards or usual practice.

adverb

  1. In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.

verb

  1. To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish כּשר (kosher), from Hebrew כָּשֵׁר (kashér).

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