reicha

Meaning

• aroma
• odor transfer with possible halachic significance

Alternate spellings

reicha milsa, rei’ach

Usage and context

A concept concerning aroma from one food affecting another; practical rulings depend heavily on the cooking setup and circumstances.

Example in Yeshivish

There may be a reicha issue from cooking them together.

Plain-English example

There may be a kosher-law issue involving aroma transferred while they cook together.