kosher

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊʃə/ / /ˈkoʊʃɚ/ / /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/

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

Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
“Only in New York can you find a good, kosher hamburger!”
“David's mother kept a kosher kitchen, with separate sets of dishes for meat and for dairy.”
Observant of the rules of kashrut (of a person or establishment).
“"Are you kosher?" "No, I love to eat scallops."”
“"Is this restaurant kosher?" "No, we serve pork."”
In accordance with standards or usual practice.
“Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?”

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

In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.
“Just like eating halal is not a choice for our Muslim brothers and sisters, for us, eating kosher is not voluntary; it’s who we are and as necessary as the oxygen we need for sustenance.”

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

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