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nonkosher

adjective non·ko·sher \ ˌnän-ˈkō-shər \

Definition of nonkosher

: not kosher: such as
a : not sanctioned by Jewish law
  • a nonkosher diet
; especially : not ritually fit for use
  • nonkosher meats
b : not selling, providing, or serving kosher food
  • nonkosher restaurants
  • a nonkosher home

First Known Use of nonkosher

1919

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