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Definition of kibbeh

kibbeh

/ˈkɪb.ə/
kib · beh
Plural:kibbehs
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• noun

1

A traditional Levantine and Middle Eastern dish made from a paste of bulgur wheat, minced onions, and finely ground lean meat (typically lamb or beef) seasoned with warm spices, often shaped into torpedo-like croquettes stuffed with pine nuts and fried, or baked in flat layers.

Example

"For the holiday feast, her grandmother prepared a large platter of crispy fried kibbeh served alongside cool yogurt and mint."

• Rhymes for kibbeh

• Nearby Words

khowai
kiai
kibbe
kibbeh
kibble
kibbutz
kibitz

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Levantine Arabic kibbe, from Classical Arabic kubbah, meaning 'ball' or 'dome', in reference to the traditional rounded or torpedo shape of the croquettes.

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