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kebab

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ke·bab

noun \kə-ˈbäb also ˈkā-ˌ\

Definition of KEBAB

: cubes of meat (as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer

Variants of KEBAB

ke·bab or ke·bob also ka·bob \kə-ˈbäb also ˈkā-ˌ\

Origin of KEBAB

ultimately from Arabic or Persian kabāb, from Turkish kebap
First Known Use: 1673

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