KOSHER

kosher, cosher

(adjective) conforming to dietary laws; “kosher meat”; “a kosher kitchen”

kosher

(adjective) proper or legitimate

kosher

(noun) food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

kosher (comparative more kosher, superlative most kosher)

(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).

(figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.

Antonyms

• treyf

Adverb

kosher (not comparable)

In a kosher manner; in accordance with kashrut.

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.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ko"sher, a. [heb. koshër fit, proper.]

Definition: Ceremonially clean, according to Jewish law; --applied to food, esp. to meat of animals slaughtered according to the requirements of Jewish law. Opposed to tref. Hence, designating a shop, store, house, etc., where such food is sold or used.

Ko"sher, n.

Definition: Kosher food; also, a kosher shop.

Ko"sher, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Koshered; p. pr. & vb. n. Koshering.]

Definition: To prepare in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law, as meat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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