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Definition of "parve" [parve]

  • Variant of pareve. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "parve" in a sentence
  • "These products are considered to be 'parve', meaning that these treats may be eaten at any time and contain no lactose or meat products."
  • "BTW – for those desiring a parve option without schmaltz - Nyafat is no longer an option, as it is no longer made (I am still mourning its demise, as there is no substitute for Matzoh Brei)."
  • "If homemade schmaltz is unavailable, you can use Nyafat or Margarine if you want to keep it kosher parve or meat, but if not or for a dairy meal, use softened butter instead."