noun
or mash·gi·ach mäshˈgēˌäḵ, -ēəḵ
( plural mashgi·him or mashgi·chim ˌmäsh(ˌ)gēˈḵēm)
Etymology: Hebrew mashgiāḥ
: a supervisor authorized to inspect meat stores, bakeries, public kitchens, and commissaries to ensure adherence to orthodox Jewish ritual cleanliness