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dolma

Syllabification: (dol·ma)
Pronunciation: /ˈdôlmə/

Definition of dolma

noun (plural dolmas or dolmades /dôlˈmäT͟Hes, -ˈmädes/)

  • a Greek and Turkish delicacy in which ingredients such as rice, meat, and spices are wrapped in vine or cabbage leaves.

Origin:

from modern Greek ntolmas or its source, Turkish dolma, from dolmak 'fill, be filled'

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