mezedes

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/məˈzeɪdeɪz/

A form of meze — Small portions of starters typical of Turkish, Greek and Levantine cuisine (equivalent to Spanish tapas or Hawaiian pu pu) often served as a light meal with pita.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of meze

    Many of the mezedes, or starters, could be a meal in themselves, and their preparation and presentation are where this restaurant shines.

    2009 September 13, Patricia Brooks, “Traditional Greek Fare in a Sophisticated Setting”, in New York Times
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mezedes,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mezedes.

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