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falafel

fa·la·fel [ fə lf'l ] (plural fa·la·fels) or fe·la·fel [ fə lf'l ] (plural fe·la·fels)


noun 
Definition:
 
deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas: a deep-fried ball of ground chickpeas seasoned with onions and spices, originating in Southwest Asia

[Mid-20th century. Via Egyptian Arabic falāfil< Arabic fulful "pepper"]
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