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meze Definition

meze (me zā′)

noun pl. mezes -·zes′, meze -·ze′

any of various small appetizers typically served with an aperitif in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine

Etymology: Turk

meze Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Greek: It's a bit of a mix here; tapas, Italian and Greek meze all feature on the menu.
  • local: Local meze will serve you course after course of delicious food including varous varieties of kebab.

Modifies a noun

  • dish: Hot and cold meze dishes are prepared daily on the premises with pure ingredients, fresh vegetables and virgin olive oil.