kushari

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noun

An Egyptian dish of rice, macaroni and lentils topped with a tomato-vinegar sauce and garnishes.

OriginEgyptian Arabic كُشَرِي →
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Meanings

nounkushari (uncountable)

alternative koshary · alternative koshari · alternative kosheri

  1. uncountableAn Egyptian dish of rice, macaroni and lentils topped with a tomato-vinegar sauce and garnishes.

Origin

  1. Egyptian Arabicكُشَرِي
  2. Englishkushari

Borrowed from Egyptian Arabic كُشَرِي (košarī).

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Anagrams

Shukria
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