noun

kebab

kebab

I would like a chicken kebab, please.

I would like a chicken kebab, please.

They sell delicious kebabs at the street market.

They sell delicious kebabs at the street market.

((a/the)) kebab pieces of meat and vegetables cooked on a stick I would like a chicken kebab, please.

Synonyms: skewer, brochette, satay

From Turkish 'kebap' (roast meat), which is ultimately from Arabic.

Think of meat and vegetables you 'cab' or carry on a stick. 'Ke-bab' sounds like something tasty being cooked.

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