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goulash Definition

gou·lash (go̵̅o̅läs̸h′; also, -las̸h′)

noun

a stew made of beef or veal and onions, and sometimes other vegetables, and seasoned with paprika

Etymology: Ger gulasch < Hung gulyás, lit., cattle herder (< gulya, cattle), hence herdsman's food

goulash Usage Examples

Preposition: with

dumpling: Expect sturdy goulash with thick-set dumplings and heart stopping desserts.

Adjective modifier

Hungarian: Food is limited, but if you don't have their renowned Hungarian Goulash, you will kick yourself!

Modifies a noun

soup: Usually Luzius or his wife will make a caldron of delicious goulash soup served with fresh crusty bread.

Noun used with modifier

beef: Non-smoking dining room upstairs, with homecooked selection including local sausages, beef goulash and lots of side dishes.