shawarma
noun
sha·war·ma
shä-ˈwȯr-mə 
ˈshwȯr-mə
ˈshwȯr-mə
: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread
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At Meditrina Market Cafe in Valparaiso, where the specials include cilantro naan and eggplant shawarma, Rachael and Peter Brown raved about the local dining scene.
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Maybe Idahoans adore those kabobs, shawarma and hummus even more than reviews suggest?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Its shawarma line includes beef, chicken and lamb options.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Other highlights include lamb kebabs, shawarma in pita, salads or bowls, and a chicken schnitzel sandwich to die for.
—Connie Ogle
march 18, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Maybe Idahoans adore those kabobs, shawarma and hummus even more than reviews suggest?
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Its shawarma line includes beef, chicken and lamb options.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Other highlights include lamb kebabs, shawarma in pita, salads or bowls, and a chicken schnitzel sandwich to die for.
—Connie Ogle
march 18, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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