falafel

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A falafel is a small ball or patty made from ground chickpeas and often served in a sandwich with vegetables.

Falafels are super popular in Middle Eastern cuisine and are usually found at street food stalls, restaurants, or even on menus in fancy places. You can order them as part of a wrap or sandwich, and they're often served with some tasty tahini sauce and fresh veggies like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Some people also like to top their falafels with sumac, which is a Middle Eastern spice that adds a bit of tanginess.

How common is "falafel"?

Word falafel is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • small croquette of mashed chick peas or fava beans seasoned with sesame seeds

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