Kebab, Kabab

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Kebab, Kabab	A wide variety of meat dishes originating in the Middle East and later on adopted in Turkey, Southern Europe, South Asia, and Asia Minor, that are now found worldwide. In English,"kebab" with no qualification generally refers more specifically to "shish kebab" (Armenian) served on the skewer. In the Middle East "kebab" refers to meat that is cooked over or next to flames; large or small cuts of meat, or even ground meat; it may be served on plates, in sandwiches, or in bowls. The traditional meat for "kebab" is lamb.

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A wide variety of meat dishes originating in the Middle East and later on adopted in Turkey, Southern Europe, South Asia, and Asia Minor, that are now found worldwide. In English,"kebab" with no qualification generally refers more specifically to "shish kebab" (Armenian) served on the skewer. In the Middle East "kebab" refers to meat that is cooked over or next to flames; large or small cuts of meat, or even ground meat; it may be served on plates, in sandwiches, or in bowls. The traditional meat for "kebab" is lamb.