keftedes

British

/ kɛfˈtɛðɛs /

noun

a Greek dish of meatballs cooked with herbs and onions

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Etymology

Origin of keftedes

C20: from Modern Greek

Example Sentences

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To start the season, the menu will feature three Greek-themed skewers: chicken souvlaki, beef and lamb keftedes and halloumi with vegetables.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2018

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