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Imam Bayildi
(Imam Bay|ildi)
Pronunciation:
/ɪˌmɑːm ˈbɑːjɪldi/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a Turkish dish consisting of aubergines stuffed with a garlic-flavoured onion and tomato mixture and baked.
Origin:
Turkish, literally 'the imam fainted' (from enjoyment or the cost of the dish)
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