mashgiah

noun

mash·​gi·​ah
variants or mashgiach
mäshˈgēˌäḵ,
-ēəḵ
plural mashgihim or mashgichim
ˌmäsh(ˌ)gēˈḵēm
: a supervisor authorized to inspect meat stores, bakeries, public kitchens, and commissaries to ensure adherence to orthodox Jewish ritual cleanliness

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew mashgiāḥ

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“Mashgiah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mashgiah. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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