halal
pronunciation
How to pronounce halal in British English:
UK [ˈhælæl]
How to pronounce halal in American English:
US [həˈlɑl]
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- Noun:
- (Islam) meat from animals that have been slaughtered in the prescribed way according to the shariah
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- Adjective:
- proper or legitimate
- conforming to dietary laws
Word Origin
- halal (adj.)
- 1858, Arabic, literally "lawful." Halal food has been prepared in a manner prescribed by Islamic law.
Example
- 1. All its french ones are already halal certified .
- 2. Halal regulations vary widely both between countries and within them .
- 3. As the halal market grows , two problems are emerging .
- 4. Dozens of open-air restaurants serve halal fare next to the main bazaar .
- 5. A worldwide standard for the $ 700 billion halal food market is one idea .