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shawarma, n.
Brit. |ʃəˈwɔːmə|, |ʃəˈwɑːmə|, U.S. |ʃəˈwɑrmə|
Forms: 19– shawarma, 19– shawirma
[‹ Syrian colloquial Arabic šāwirma, šawirma ‹ Turkish çevirme sliced meat roasted on a spit or skewer ‹ çevirmek to turn, rotate.]
In the cuisine of certain Arabic-speaking countries: meat cooked on a spit and served in thin slices, often rolled in pita bread and sold as a street snack; a doner kebab.
1953Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 11 Aug. 19/5 Shish Kebab, Shawirma, Kofta and Baklava a few house specialties. 1965N. Nelson Guide to Lebanon III. 118 Sometimes the ‘shawarma’ is decorated with mint leaves and served with ‘mezza’. 1980Observer 8 June 27/2 The Arabian palate is tempted in a whole range of pastry shops and restaurants, from the takeaway shawarma bars in Piccadilly Circus. 2004Time Out N.Y. 21 Oct. 14/1 A $6 shawarma packed with hummus and chunks of freshly roasted chicken. |