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Etymology of halal

Borrowed from Arabic حَلَال (ḥalāl).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do. · Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs. · In accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.

adv

In a halal manner; in accordance with Muslim religious customs.

verb

To make halal. · to allow

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Arabic حَلَال (ḥalāl).

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