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non·ko·sher | \ ˌnän-ˈkō-shər 
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\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
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