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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegional Dish
/ˈriː.dʒən.əl dɪʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A dish that is characteristic of a particular region or area, often made using local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
"Paella is a famous regional dish from Valencia, Spain, showcasing local seafood and rice." - 2
A meal or food item that reflects the culinary traditions and practices of a specific locality.
"The gumbo served at the festival is a beloved regional dish that represents the culture of Louisiana."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'regional dish' combines 'regional', derived from the Latin 'regio' meaning 'region', and 'dish', from the Old English 'disc', referring to a vessel for food. The phrase has evolved to denote specific culinary items associated with particular geographic areas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Regional Dish" is said worldwide
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plat régional
Transliteration: pla reʒjɔnal
"La bouillabaisse est un plat régional de la région de Provence."
regional Gericht
Transliteration: reɡiˈoːnal ɡəˈrɪçt
"Sauerbraten ist ein bekanntes regionales Gericht aus Deutschland."
piatto regionale
Transliteration: pjatto reʤjonale
"La pasta alla Norma è un piatto regionale della Sicilia."
plato regional
Transliteration: plato reɣioˈnal
"El ceviche es un plato regional de Perú."
prato regional
Transliteration: ˈpɾatu ʁeʒiˈonaw
"A feijoada é um prato regional do Brasil."
क्षेत्रीय व्यंजन
Transliteration: kshetriya vyanjan
"बिरयानी एक प्रसिद्ध क्षेत्रीय व्यंजन है।"
地方菜
Transliteration: dìfāng cài
"北京烤鸭是著名的地方菜。"
지역 요리
Transliteration: jiyeok yori
"김치는 한국의 전통적인 지역 요리입니다."
地域料理
Transliteration: chiiki ryōri
"寿司は日本の地域料理の一つです。"
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