🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Kibbeh

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kibbeh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kibbeh/ˈkɪb.eɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le kibbeh est un plat traditionnel du Moyen-Orient."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish made of bulgur wheat, minced onions, and finely ground lean meat, usually lamb, served in various forms.

    "Kibbeh can be served raw, baked, or fried, and is often accompanied by yogurt."
  2. 2

    A specific preparation of kibbeh that is shaped into balls or patties.

    "The chef prepared kibbeh balls that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'kibbeh' originates from the Arabic word 'كبة' (kubbah), which refers to a type of dish made from bulgur wheat and minced meat. It has been used in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries, evolving through cultural exchanges and adaptations across various regions.

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