sabich

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Pronunciations

sabich (suh-BEECH) listen

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Definitions

  • n. An Iraqi Jewish sandwich consisting of salad, egg, and eggplant in a pita, often with other toppings and sauces, now very popular in Israel.

Example Sentences

  • "I get my sabich with lots of extra cucumber and tahini."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • MH acronym (סבי"ח (סלט, ביצה,יותר חציל, SaBIH (salat, beitzah, yoter chatzil) 'salad, egg, and more eggplant"

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa
      • Australia / New Zealand

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      Alternative Spellings

      sabikh, sabeech, sabeekh

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