falafel
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• noun
A traditional Middle Eastern dish consisting of small, deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or a combination of both, typically seasoned with herbs and spices.
"For lunch, we stopped at a street vendor and bought freshly fried falafel to eat with tahini sauce."
A sandwich or wrap, typically made with pita bread, that contains deep-fried chickpea patties, fresh vegetables, pickles, and various sauces.
"She ordered a spicy falafel and a side of hummus from the Lebanese restaurant."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic 'falāfil', which is generally considered the plural of 'filfil' (meaning 'pepper'), ultimately tracing back to Aramaic 'pilpāl' and Sanskrit 'pippalī' (long pepper).
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