falafel
pronunciation
How to pronounce falafel in British English:
UK [fəˈlɑfl]
How to pronounce falafel in American English:
US [fəˈlɑfəl]
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- Noun:
- small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds
Word Origin
- falafel (n.)
- by 1951 as a traveler's word, not common or domestic in English until 1970s; from Arabic falafil, said to mean "crunchy."
Example
- 1. Did I buy a falafel from you yesterday ?
- 2. So what 's it like , having both the doctor and captain falafel fighting over you ?
- 3. Will you buy me a falafel ?
- 4. Right across the street from the falafel restaurant that will change your life .
- 5. The meat is superb , and it also offers great fish ' n ' chips or vegetarian options such as falafel .