halal
relating to or noting meat prepared or animals slaughtered in the manner prescribed by Islamic law: a halal butcher.
(of foods, medications, etc.) fit to eat or use according to Islamic law: halal baked goods;halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
permissible to have or do under Islamic law: halal savings accounts that do not pay interest.
a halal animal or halal meat: Halal is sold at my local supermarket.
Origin of halal
1- Compare haram (defs. 1-3).
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British Dictionary definitions for halal
hallal
/ (hɑːˈlɑːl) /
meat from animals that have been killed according to Muslim law
of or relating to such meat: a halal butcher
to kill (animals) in this way
Origin of halal
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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