dolma

noun

dol·ma | \ ˌdōl-ˈmä ,

ˈdȯl-mə , ˈdäl-

\

plural dolmas or dolmades\dōl-ˈmä-(ˌ)t͟hēz,

dȯl-, däl- \

Definition of dolma

: a stuffed grape leaf or vegetable shell

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The dolma were pleasantly tangy and perfectly tender (grape leaves can sometimes be unpleasantly stringy). — Alaska Dispatch News, "At Aladdin’s restaurant in Anchorage, kebabs and kefta are a family affair," 13 Sep. 2017 Watch our video or attend a Greek Fest demonstrations on the secret of wrapping a proper dolma. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Greek Fest adds appetizers to menu of Memorial Day weekend event," 11 May 2017

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