Kashrut
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The body of Jewish law concerning what food Jews are permitted to eat.
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[Kashrut] is a noun. [Kosher] is an adjective. Kosher food is food consistent with the laws of [kashrut].
The noun, Kashrut, refers specifically to dietary laws. But the adjective, [kosher], can refer to any item or activity that meets the requirements of Jewish law, like a kosher suit, or [kosher sex].
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