different between kosher vs cosher

English

Etymology

From Yiddish ????? (kosher), from Hebrew ???????? (kashér).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?k????/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /?ko????/
• (rare, Yiddish-influenced) IPA^(key): /?k???(?)/, /?k???(?)/
• Rhymes: -????(?)

Adjective

kosher (comparative more kosher, superlative most kosher)

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

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

Antonyms

• treyf

Derived terms

Related terms

• kasher
• kashrut

Translations

Adverb

kosher (not comparable)

1. 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)

1. (transitive) To kasher; to prepare (for example, meat) in conformity with the requirements of the Jewish law.

Translations

See also

• halal

Portuguese

Adjective

kosher (plural kosher, comparable)

1. (of food) kosher (prepared in accordance with Jewish religious practices)

Spanish

Adjective

kosher (plural kosheres)

1. kosher

English

Etymology

Irish cuid oidhche (“night's supper”) or cóisir (“banquet; festive party”).

Verb

cosher (third-person singular simple present coshers, present participle coshering, simple past and past participle coshered)

1. To levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of.
2. To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on.
3. To chat in a friendly way.

Translations

Related terms

• cosherer
• coshery

Anagrams

• Roesch, chores, ochers, ochres