hechsher

hech·sher

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [Sephardic Hebrew hekh-sher; Ashkenazic Hebrew hekh-shuh r; English hek-sher]
- /Sephardic Hebrew hɛxˈʃɛr; Ashkenazic Hebrew ˈhɛx ʃər; English ˈhɛk ʃər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [Sephardic Hebrew hekh-sher; Ashkenazic Hebrew hekh-shuh r; English hek-sher]
- /Sephardic Hebrew hɛxˈʃɛr; Ashkenazic Hebrew ˈhɛx ʃər; English ˈhɛk ʃər/

Definitions of hechsher word

noun plural hechsher rabbinical approval of meats and other foods that comply with the ritual requirements of Jewish dietary laws, usually issued in the form of an endorsing mark or stamp on the products so approved. 1
noun hechsher A certification of a food product or establishment that it is kosher. 0
noun hechsher A marking indicating that a food product has such a certification. 0

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Parts of speech for Hechsher

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hechsher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hechsher usage trend in Literature

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