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sa·​tay | \ ˈsätā, ˈsa- \
variants: or saté or sate
plural -s

Definition of satay

: small pieces of meat marinated and grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy sauce usually of peanuts beef satay

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History and Etymology for satay

Malay satai, sate

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“Satay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satay. Accessed 20 Aug. 2022.

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