kebab
kebab Lexical Profile
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• noun
A dish consisting of small pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer, originating in Middle Eastern cuisine.
"We spent the afternoon grilling chicken and vegetable kebabs over the charcoal fire."
British A fast-food dish made of seasoned meat roasted on a vertical spit, sliced off, and typically served in a pita bread with salad and sauce.
"After the pub closed, they walked down the street to grab a kebab before heading home."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North American English, 'kebab' (often spelled 'kabob') typically refers to skewered pieces of meat and vegetables, whereas in British and Australian English, it frequently denotes shaved meat served in a pita bread (a doner kebab).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Arabic 'kabāb' (roasted meat), entering English in the 17th century via Turkish 'kebap' or Persian and Urdu 'kabāb'.
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