falafel: Meaning and Definition of

fa•la•fel

Pronunciation: (fu-lä'ful), [key]
— n. Middle Eastern Cookery.
  1. an appetizer or snack consisting of a small croquette made with fava-bean flour or ground chick peas, seasoned with toasted sesame seeds and salt, often served in pita bread.
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