falafel
noun
fa·la·fel
fə-ˈlä-fəl 
variants
or less commonly felafel
plural falafel also felafel
: a spicy mixture of ground vegetables (such as chickpeas or fava beans) formed into balls or patties and then fried
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Chicken Delite also serves chicken, gyro and falafel wraps for between 10 and 11 bucks.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
When opponents of the Gaza war picketed an Israeli-style restaurant in Philadelphia known for its falafel and tahini shakes, Mr. Shapiro called the demonstration antisemitic and showed up for lunch.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 11 May 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024
When opponents of the Gaza war picketed an Israeli-style restaurant in Philadelphia known for its falafel and tahini shakes, Mr. Shapiro called the demonstration antisemitic and showed up for lunch.
—Katie Glueck, New York Times, 11 May 2024
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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