Etymology

seekh kebab

Today it means: A dish from (Anglo-)Indian cuisine consisting of a mixture of minced meat (usually lamb), garlic and spices thinly wrapped around a skewer and grilled, usually in a tandoor. Full definition →

Classical Persian سیخ کباب
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  1. Classical Persian · borrowed fromسیخ کباب
  2. English todayseekh kebab

Borrowed from Classical Persian سیخ کباب (sīx kabāb), via Urdu.

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