Sekirov Dictionary

kosher

UK /ˈkəʊʃə/US /ˈkoʊʃɚ/

adjective 3
adverb 1
verb 1
forms 5

adjective3

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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."
•
(Judaism) 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.
•
(figurative) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
- Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?

adverb1

•
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. — 2020

verb1

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

forms

koshered · koshering · koshers · more kosher · most kosher

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