Meze Definition

mezā
mezes
noun
Any of various small appetizers typically served with an aperitif in Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Meze

Noun

Singular:
meze
Plural:
mezes

Origin of Meze

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

    From Wiktionary

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.

  • Drinking raki is a ritual and is traditionally accompanied by a variety of meze (hors d'oeuvres ).

  • Drinking raki is a ritual and is traditionally accompanied by a variety of meze (hors d'oeuvres).

  • Food includes classic Greek dishes like meze and kleftiko as well as French favorites like steak au poivre.

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