Meaning of falafel

fa•la•fel

Pronunciation: (fu-lä'ful), [key]

— n. Middle Eastern Cookery.

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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