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kosher | josher |

As an adjective kosher

is prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices.

As a verb kosher

is to make kosher.

As a noun josher is

a person who joshes or ridicules.

kosher

English

(Kashrut)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of food) 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.
  • (figuratively, by extension) In accordance with standards or usual practice.
    • Is what I have done kosher with Mr. Smith?

    Antonyms

    * treyf

    Related terms

    * kashrut

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to make kosher.

    • See also

    * halal ----

    josher

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who joshes or ridicules