Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, especially in relation to the dietary status of food, with ‘milchig’ referring to dairy and ‘fleishig’ referring to meat.

“Her grandmother made a milchig meal for Shabbat, featuring roasted chicken and sides.”

2. noun

a type of Ashkenazi Jewish dish, typically served during dairy meals.

“The family had a delicious milchig meal at the restaurant, complete with latkes and knishes.”