felafel

/fəˈlɑfəl/
noun
  1. A Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, formed into balls or patties and deep-fried, often served in pita bread with salad and sauce.
    • The food truck serves the best felafel in town, crispy on the outside and soft inside.
    • I ordered a pita sandwich stuffed with felafel, hummus, and pickled turnips.
    • She learned to make felafel from her grandmother's traditional recipe.
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