haram

Also ha·raam

[huh-rom]

adjective

1. 1. relating to or noting meat not prepared or animals not slaughtered in the manner prescribed by Islamic law.

      haram beef and chicken.

   2. (of foods, medications, etc.) not fit to eat or use according to Islamic law.

      Pork and alcoholic beverages are haram.

2. forbidden to have or do under Islamic law.

   a haram business that sells wine.

noun

1. a haram animal or haram meat.

2. harem.

haram

/ ˈhɑːˌrɑːm /

noun

1. anything that is forbidden by Islamic law

Word History and Origins

Origin of haram¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; from Arabic ḥarām “forbidden, unlawful, off-limits,” from ḥarima “to be forbidden”

Word History and Origins

Origin of haram¹

from Arabic, literally: forbidden