shawarma
noun/ˈʃwɑːmə/
/ˈʃwɑːrmə/
[countable, uncountable] (plural shawarmas)
- (in some Arabic-speaking countries) a doner kebab (= thin slices of cooked meat, usually served with pitta bread)
- This snack bar makes the best chicken shawarma in town.
- As well as shawarmas and falafels, the cafe is known for its aubergine dip.
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