siga

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Definitions

  • n. The Amharic word for beef, commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine for dishes like siga wat (beef stew) and siga tibs (sautéed beef).

Example Sentences

  • "Even now, as Gila places the pot for sega wat, a traditional Ethiopian beef stew, on her kitchen stove, she fondly recalls Edna’s advice: start with plenty of onions and patiently fry them until they turn golden brown." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Amharic

Etymology

  • ሲጋ

      • Who Uses This

      • Ethiopian Jews

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      sega

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