KOSHER


Meaning of KOSHER in English

/koh"sheuhr/ , adj.

1. Judaism.

a. fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws: kosher meat; kosher dishes; a kosher tallith.

b. adhering to the laws governing such fitness: a kosher restaurant.

2. Informal.

a. proper; legitimate.

b. genuine; authentic.

3. keep kosher , to adhere to the dietary laws of Judaism.

n.

4. Informal. kosher food: Let's eat kosher tonight.

v.t.

5. Judaism. to make kosher: to kosher meat by salting.

Also, kasher .

[ 1850-55; 1920-25 for def. 2; kasher right, fit ]

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