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MWhalal

halal

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ha​lal
adjective
ha·​lal
hə-ˈläl

Definition

  • sanctioned by Islamic law
    especially ritually fit for use //halal foods
  • selling or serving food ritually fit according to Islamic law //a halal restaurant
First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Arabic ḥalāl permissible