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Definition of kibbe

kibbe

/ˈkɪb.i/
(UK: kibbeh)
kib · be
Plural:kibbes
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• noun

1

A Levantine Middle Eastern dish made of finely ground lamb or beef mixed with bulgur wheat, onions, and warm spices, typically shaped into torpedo-like croquettes stuffed with minced meat and pine nuts and then fried, baked, or served raw.

Example

"For the appetizer course, the restaurant served crispy fried kibbe alongside a bowl of cool yogurt sauce."

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• Rhymes for kibbe

• Nearby Words

khotanese
khowai
kiai
kibbe
kibbeh
kibble
kibbutz

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Levantine Arabic 'kubba' or 'kibba', literally meaning 'ball' or 'dome', referring to the rounded or torpedo shape of the traditional meat croquettes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kibbe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kibbe
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