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Yeshivish glossary term

simanei kashrus

סימני כשרות

Meaning

  • identifying signs of a kosher species
  • kosher species indicators

Alternate spellings

simanim of kashrus, simanei kashrut

Usage and context

Different signs apply to mammals, fish, and other categories under Jewish law.

Category
kashrus - species
Language origin
Hebrew

Example in Yeshivish

The fish needs recognizable simanei kashrus.

Plain-English example

The fish needs the identifying signs required for kosher species.