Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kosher nostra

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables
kosher nos-tra
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A nickname for Jewish-American organized crime.

Dated; Informal

name

A nickname for various groups of Jewish people.

Dated; Derogatory; Humorous; Informal

name

Alternative letter-case form of Kosher Nostra.

Example Sentences

Etymology

A pun on Cosa Nostra and kosher.

Usage

Inflected Forms

the Kosher Nostra (canonical)

Synonyms

Jewish mafia Jewish mob Kosher Mafia

Questions

What does kosher nostra mean?
A nickname for Jewish-American organized crime.
Where does kosher nostra come from?
A pun on Cosa Nostra and kosher.

How to pronounce kosher nostra

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