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falafel Definition

fa·la·fel (fə läfəl)

noun pl. -·fel

  1. a small croquette or patty of ground chickpeas and other vegetables, seasoned with spices and deep-fried in oil
  2. a sandwich made by stuffing this into the pocket of a pita

Etymology: Ar falāfil

falafel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • eat: I remember you and your brother with great affection and remember eating falafel with you both in Canada.

Modifies a noun

  • sandwich: Six pounds for a cold falafel sandwich and orange juice!
  • bar: Or Maoz falafel bar at 43 Old Compton Street, Soho, open every day all day and most of the night.

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