hekhsher

hekh·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 hekhsher word

abbreviation HEKHSHER hechsher. 1
noun plural hekhsher 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

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Parts of speech for Hekhsher

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hekhsher popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

hekhsher usage trend in Literature

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