halal

adjective ha·lal \hə-ˈläl\

: accepted by Muslim law as fit for eating

: selling or serving halal food

Full Definition of HALAL

: sanctioned by Islamic law; especially : ritually fit for use <halal foods>

: selling or serving food ritually fit according to Islamic law <a halal restaurant>

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Arabic ḥalāl permissible

First Known Use: 1858

HALAL Defined for Kids

adjective hal·al \hə-ˈläl\

: fit for eating under Islamic law <halal meat>

: selling or serving food fit for eating under Islamic law <halal restaurants>

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