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Definition of shakshuka

shakshuka

/ˌʃɑːkˈʃuːkə/
shak · shu · ka
Plural:shakshukas
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shakshuka Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A North African and Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spiced sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, typically seasoned with cumin and paprika.

Example

"For Sunday brunch, we served warm pita bread alongside a cast-iron skillet of bubbling shakshuka."

• Rhymes for shakshuka

• Nearby Words

shakily
shakiness
shakingly
shakshuka
shaky
shale
shall

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Maghrebi Arabic šakšūka, literally meaning 'mixture', derived from the verb šakšaka ('to mix together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shakshuka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shakshuka
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