OU

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Pronunciations

OU (oh YOO) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A symbol indicating hashgacha by the Orthodox Union.

  • adj. Hechshered by the Orthodox Union.

Example Sentences

  • "I can't believe this Twizzlers are OU!"

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Who Uses This

  • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
  • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

Regions

  • North America

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Notes

  • From the fact that the symbol for this hashgacha is a u inside an o (as an abbreviation of Orthodox Union).

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