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
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"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)
Languages of Origin
- Other
- Amharic
Etymology
ሲጋ
- Other
- Ethiopian Jews
- North America
- None
Who Uses This
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Alternative Spellings
sega
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