tempura
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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