fleishig

adjective flei·shig \ˈflā-shik\

Definition of FLEISHIG

: made of, prepared with, or used for meat or meat products — compare milchig, pareve

Yiddish fleyshik, from Middle High German vleischic meaty, from vleisch flesh, meat, from Old High German fleisk

First Known Use: 1943

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