Etymology

kamaboko

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Today it means: Any of various processed seafood products made from surimi, in which whitefish is pureed, formed into loaves, and steamed until firm. Full definition →

Japanese 蒲鉾
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  1. Japanese · borrowed from蒲鉾
  2. English todaykamaboko

From Japanese 蒲鉾 (kamaboko).

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