tempura
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Noun — A Japanese dish of vegetables, seafood, or other ingredients coated in a light batter and deep-fried.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese tenpura, itself from Portuguese — most likely from tempero/temperar ("to season"), brought to Japan by Portuguese missionaries who fried fish and vegetables during Catholic fasting periods known as Ember days.
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What does “tempura” mean?
The word “tempura” means a Japanese dish of vegetables, seafood, or other ingredients coated in a light batter and deep-fried. In plain terms, japanese-style battered and deep-fried food, known for its light, crispy coating.
How do you pronounce “tempura”?
“Tempura” is pronounced TEHM-puu-ruh (/tɛmˈpu.ɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tempura” in a sentence?
Here is “tempura” used in a sentence: “We ordered shrimp tempura and a bowl of rice.”
What part of speech is “tempura”?
“Tempura” is a noun.
Where does the word “tempura” come from?
The word “tempura” comes from Portuguese.