chelev/ˈxeɪləv/EtymologyFrom Yiddish חלבֿ (kheylev), from Hebrew חֵלֶב (khélev).chelev means certain animal fats that the Torah prohibits Jews and Israelites from eating. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounCertain animal fats that the Torah prohibits Jews and Israelites from eating.