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tempura definition

tem·pura (tem′po̵o rä′, tem po̵or′ə)

noun

a Japanese dish consisting of shrimp, fish, vegetables, etc. dipped in an egg batter and deep-fried

Etymology: Jpn < ? Port tempero, condiment, flavor

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