καθαρός — meaning in English

English meaning

• clean adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
• clear adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
• kosher adj Prepared and permitted according to Jewish dietary law, especially describing food.
• pure adj Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or contamination.

Senses

καθαρός is used for these senses in English:

• Cathar A member of certain so self-styled Novatian and other medieval Christian sects embracing a form of dualism and extraordinary practices purportedly adhering to Mary Magdalene's teachings, persecuted by Roman Catholics as heretics.
• clean Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
• clear Without clouds.
• kosher (Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).
• pure Free of foreign material or pollutants.

clean — full definition

1. adj Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
2. adj Free of drugs, alcohol, or (of a criminal record) offenses.
3. adj Done smoothly and without flaws or errors.
4. verb To remove dirt from something, or to tidy up a space.

clear — full definition

1. adj Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
2. adj Easy to understand, see, or hear; free of ambiguity.
3. verb To remove obstacles or unwanted items so something becomes open or unobstructed.
4. verb To officially free someone from suspicion, blame, or an obligation.

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