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kosher
kosher
English
Adjective
kosher (comparative more kosher, superlative most kosher)
- (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.
- In order for a suit to be kosher, it cannot contain both wool and linen together.
- (figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
- Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?
Antonyms
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Translations
in accordance with Jewish law
figuratively, normal or standard
Verb
kosher (third-person singular simple present koshers, present participle koshering, simple past and past participle koshered)
- (transitive) To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.
Translations
make kosher — see kasher
See also
Portuguese
Adjective
kosher (plural kosher, comparable)
- (of food) kosher (prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices)