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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kebab
"Pedimos un kebab para la cena."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A dish consisting of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit.
"We enjoyed a delicious lamb kebab at the outdoor market." - 2
A sandwich made with grilled meat, typically served in pita bread with salad and sauces.
"He ordered a chicken kebab wrap for lunch."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'kebab' originates from the Arabic 'كباب' (kabbāb), which refers to grilled meat. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the influence of Middle Eastern cuisine on Western culinary practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kebab" is said worldwide
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kebab
Transliteration: kebab
"Nous avons mangé un kebab délicieux au marché."
Kebab
Transliteration: Kebab
"Wir haben einen leckeren Kebab im Restaurant bestellt."
kebab
Transliteration: kebab
"Abbiamo ordinato un kebab per cena."
kebab
Transliteration: kebab
"Pedimos un kebab para la cena."
kebab
Transliteration: kebab
"Nós pedimos um kebab para o jantar."
कबाब
Transliteration: kabaab
"हमने बाजार में एक स्वादिष्ट कबाब खाया।"
烤肉串
Transliteration: kǎo ròu chuàn
"我们在市场上吃了美味的烤肉串。"
케밥
Transliteration: kebap
"우리는 시장에서 맛있는 케밥을 먹었습니다."
ケバブ
Transliteration: kebabu
"私たちは市場で美味しいケバブを食べました。"
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