basbousa

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Definitions

  • n. A Middle-Eastern semolina and yogurt cake.

Example Sentences

  • "Today, in Israel, basbousa made with yogurt is a popular dessert at Shavout [Shavuot], when it is traditional to eat dairy foods." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • بسبوسة

      • Who Uses This

      • North African: Jews with ancestry in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, or Egypt

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      basbusa

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