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falafel

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Noun — A Middle Eastern dish of deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic falāfil.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “falafel” mean?

The word “falafel” means a Middle Eastern dish of deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. In plain terms, a popular fried chickpea or fava-bean patty, often served in pita bread.

How do you pronounce “falafel”?

“Falafel” is pronounced fuh-LAH-fuhl (/fəˈlɑfəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “falafel” in a sentence?

Here is “falafel” used in a sentence: “We ordered falafel wrapped in warm pita with tahini sauce.”

What part of speech is “falafel”?

“Falafel” is a noun.

Where does the word “falafel” come from?

The word “falafel” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic falāfil.

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