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Meze definition

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(turkish) Any of various small appetizers typically served with an aperitif in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.
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(in the plural) Small portions of starters typical of Turkish and Greek cuisine (equivalent to Spanish tapas or Hawaiian pu pu) often served as a light meal with pitta bread.
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meze
Plural:
mezes

Origin of meze

  • From Greek μεζές (mezés), from Ottoman Turkish [script?] (meze) (Turkish meze), from Persian مزه (maze, “taste, snack").

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Meze Sentence Examples

  • Stuffed grape leaves are a Greek specialty that are often served as part of a meze, or appetizer, plate.

  • It's a bit of a mix here; tapas, Italian and Greek meze all feature on the menu.

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