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Meaning of chalaf | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A knife used by Ashkenazi Jews in shehitah, the kosher slaughter of animals.

Examples

“When Mr. Katz came back around to face me, he held a slaughterer’s chalaf. My breath escaped in a thin whimper before I could stop myself.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

chalah Chalais Chalamaniac Chalamba Chalan Beel chalance

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