falafel

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Definition

Falafel is a Middle Eastern food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, formed into balls or patties, and deep-fried. It is often eaten in pita bread with vegetables and sauces.

Usage & Nuances

'Falafel' is used as both singular and plural in English; you can say 'one falafel' or 'some falafel.' Common in vegetarian and vegan contexts. Often appears in phrases like 'falafel sandwich' or 'falafel wrap.' The pronunciation usually emphasizes the second syllable: fa-LA-fel.

Spanish: falafelPortuguese (BR): falafelPortuguese (PT): falafelChinese (Simplified): 沙拉三明治球 - 法拉菲Chinese (Traditional): 沙拉三明治球 - 法拉菲Hindi: फलाफलArabic: فلافل

Example Sentences

I ate a falafel for lunch today.

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They sell fresh falafel at the market.

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A falafel sandwich is my favorite food.

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Have you ever tried homemade falafel? It's so much better than store-bought.

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We grabbed some falafel and hummus to eat in the park.

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Every time I visit that city, I have to get falafel from my favorite street stand.

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