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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries蚕豆
Pronunciation / Transliteration: cán dòu
"蚕豆在中国菜中很常见。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of broad bean, often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
"Fava beans are a key ingredient in many traditional Italian dishes." - 2
The dried seeds of the fava plant, used in cooking and as animal feed.
"Farmers often grow fava for both human consumption and livestock feed."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fava' originates from the Latin word 'faba', which referred to a type of broad bean. The word has evolved through various languages, including Italian and Portuguese, where it retains its association with the broad bean, a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in dishes like fava bean puree.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fava" is said worldwide
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fève
Transliteration: fɛv
"Les fèves sont souvent utilisées dans les plats méditerranéens."
Saubohne
Transliteration: ˈzaʊ̯ˌboːnə
"Saubohnen sind eine wichtige Zutat in vielen traditionellen Gerichten."
fava
Transliteration: ˈfa.va
"La fava è un ingrediente chiave nella cucina mediterranea."
haba
Transliteration: ˈa.βa
"Las habas son populares en la cocina española."
fava
Transliteration: ˈfa.vɐ
"As favas são frequentemente usadas em pratos tradicionais portugueses."
बड़ी सेम
Transliteration: baṛī sēm
"बड़ी सेम भारतीय व्यंजनों में उपयोग की जाती है।"
蚕豆
Transliteration: cán dòu
"蚕豆在中国菜中很常见。"
팥
Transliteration: pat
"팥은 한국 요리에서 자주 사용됩니다."
ソラマメ
Transliteration: soramame
"ソラマメは日本料理でよく使われます。"
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