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German
Etymology
From Arabic كَباب (kabāb), partly through Turkish kebap. Further origin uncertain.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkeːbap/ (usual)
- IPA(key): /keˈbap/ (rare variant)
Noun
Kebab n (strong, genitive Kebabs, plural Kebabs)
- Kebab; any Oriental-style grilled meat, or a dish containing this.
Usage notes
- The sandwich commonly called a kebab in Britain and Ireland is included in the German word, but it is usually designated with the more specific term Döner (or seldom Schawarma).
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