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Definition of zalzalak

zalzalak

/ˌzæl.zəˈlæk/
zal · za · lak
Plural:zalzalaks
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zalzalak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The small, tart, and edible yellow or red berry of the hawthorn tree, native to Iran and surrounding regions, often consumed fresh or used in regional culinary traditions.

Example

"During our autumn trip to the mountains of Iran, the locals offered us handfuls of fresh zalzalak picked straight from the wild trees."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Persian زالزالک (zâlzâlak), referring to the hawthorn tree and its small, edible fruit native to the Middle East.

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