adjective
- containing neither meat nor dairy products; suitable for consumption with either meat or dairy meals according to Jewish dietary law
Usage: also spelled pareve; from Yiddish and Hebrew; used in Jewish dietary contexts
Examples
- Fish is considered parve and can be eaten with either meat or dairy dishes.
- The restaurant serves parve desserts that comply with kosher dietary restrictions.
- Vegetables, fruits, and eggs are typically parve foods.
- She chose a parve meal option to accommodate guests with different dietary needs.
- Parve products are labeled clearly in kosher grocery stores.