halal

American  

[huh-lahl] / həˈlɑl /

adjective

1. 1. relating to or noting meat prepared or animals slaughtered in the manner prescribed by Islamic law.

      a halal butcher.

   2. (of foods, medications, etc.) fit to eat or use according to Islamic law: halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

      halal baked goods;

      halal cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

2. permissible to have or do under Islamic law.

   halal savings accounts that do not pay interest.

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noun

1. a halal animal or halal meat.

   Halal is sold at my local supermarket.

halal British  

/ hɑːˈlɑːl /

noun

1. meat from animals that have been killed according to Muslim law

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adjective

1. of or relating to such meat

   a halal butcher

verb

1. to kill (animals) in this way

Etymology

Origin of halal

First recorded in 1795–1800; from Arabic ḥalāl (noun) “that which is lawful”

Example Sentences

And the lines at a halal market known for its sesame-topped Afghan bread had disappeared.

From Los Angeles Times

Joe Jurgielewicz & Son raises and sells a range of duck products, including kosher and halal options, and everything they produce is excellent.

From Salon

Or even the thin, white sauce from your favorite halal cart.

From Salon

There will be vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

From BBC

Two men have been sentenced for falsely distributing chicken as halal meat to restaurants and takeaways across south Wales.

From BBC