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cosher

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɒʃə(ɹ)/
  • rhymes with -ɒʃə(ɹ)

1

verb

Meaning 1

To levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To chat in a friendly way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

conforming to dietary laws

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • kosher meat
  • a kosher kitchen

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kosher

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: глезя (glezja) — To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on
  • Bulgarian: коткам (kotkam) — To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on