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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTajín
Pronunciation / Transliteration: taˈxin
"El tajín de cordero es un plato delicioso."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of North African stew cooked in a conical earthenware pot.
"The lamb tagine was slow-cooked with apricots and almonds, creating a rich flavor." - 2
The pot in which the stew is cooked, characterized by its unique shape.
"She served the meal directly from the tagine, showcasing its beautiful design."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tagine' originates from the Arabic 'طاجين' (ṭājīn), referring to a traditional North African earthenware pot used for cooking. The term has evolved in English to denote both the pot and the dish prepared within it, reflecting cultural exchanges through trade and culinary practices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tagine" is said worldwide
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Tajine
Transliteration: taʒin
"Le tajine d'agneau est un plat traditionnel marocain."
Tajine
Transliteration: taˈʒiːnə
"Das Lamm-Tajine wurde mit Trockenfrüchten zubereitet."
Tajine
Transliteration: taˈdʒiːne
"Il tajine di pollo è molto saporito."
Tajín
Transliteration: taˈxin
"El tajín de cordero es un plato delicioso."
Tajine
Transliteration: taʒiˈni
"O tajine de frango é uma especialidade marroquina."
ताजीन
Transliteration: tājīn
"ताजीन एक पारंपरिक उत्तरी अफ़्रीकी व्यंजन है।"
塔吉锅
Transliteration: tǎ jí guō
"塔吉锅炖羊肉非常美味。"
타진
Transliteration: tajin
"타진은 전통적인 북아프리카 요리입니다."
タジン鍋
Transliteration: tajin nabe
"タジン鍋で作った料理はとても美味しいです。"
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