"unkosher" meaning in English

See unkosher in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From un- + kosher. Etymology templates: {{af|en|un-|kosher|id1=negative}} un- + kosher Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unkosher (not comparable)
  1. (somewhat informal, chiefly Judaism) Not kosher Tags: Judaism, informal, not-comparable Categories (topical): Judaism Synonyms: treyf
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