shakshuka
or shak·shou·ka
[ shak-shoo-kuh ]
/ ʃækˈʃu kə /
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noun
a dish of North African origin consisting of eggs poached or baked in a spicy tomato sauce with bell peppers and onion.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1925–30; partly from Modern Hebrew and partly from North African dialectal Arabic shakshūka “mixture”
Words nearby shakshuka
Shakhty, shaking, shaking palsy, shako, Shaks., shakshuka, Shakspere, Shakta, Shakti, Shaktism, Shakuntala
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Example sentences from the Web for shakshuka
Add some greens to your breakfast with this simple, satisfying shakshuka.
Swiss chard’s versatility as a leafy green shines in these 4 recipes|Kari Sonde|February 18, 2021|Washington PostIn a cup, mix the lemon juice, the raw garlic and the chopped parsley and pour on the sizzling shakshuka when serving.