Definitions for kosherˈkoʊ ʃər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ko•sherˈkoʊ ʃər(adj.)
fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws of Judaism. adhering to these laws.
Category: Judaism
Informal. proper; legitimate.
Category: Judaism, Informal
(n.)Informal. kosher food.
Category: Judaism, Informal
(v.t.)to make kosher.
Category: Judaism
Origin of kosher:
1850–55; < Yiddish < Heb kāshēr right, fit
Princeton's WordNet
kosher(adj)
food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law
kosher, cosher(adj)
conforming to dietary laws
"kosher meat"; "a kosher kitchen"
kosher(adj)
proper or legitimate
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
kosher(adjective)ˈoʊʃɚ
(of food) acceptable according to the laws of the Jewish religion
kosher meat
Wiktionary
kosher(Verb)
to make kosher.
kosher(Adjective)
Prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices.
Well, if I had known it was a kosher deli, I certainly would not have ordered a ham and cheese on rye.
kosher(Adjective)
In accordance with standards or usual practice.
Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?
Origin: כשר (kasher), meaning kosher.
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