tolaim

Meaning

• worms or insects
• insects prohibited for consumption

Alternate spellings

tola’im, tolayim

Usage and context

In contemporary kashrus discussion, often used broadly for insect infestation concerns in produce and other foods.

Example in Yeshivish

This vegetable is known to have a tolaim issue.

Plain-English example

This vegetable is known to have an insect-infestation concern.