Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

milchik

Adjective

MIL-chik

Definition

Milchik is a term used in Yiddish and Hebrew cuisine to refer to food that is dairy-based or contains dairy ingredients.

Examples

Many traditional Jewish meals are served as milchik, such as mac and cheese.
During the holiday of Shavuot, it is customary to eat milchik dishes like cheesecake.

Meaning

The word ‘milchik’ signifies something that is prepared with milk or dairy products, contrasting with ‘fleishik,’ which refers to meat-based food. In Jewish dietary laws, milchik foods are consumed separately from meat dishes.