Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A dish of the Middle East and South Asia consisting of ground meat that is mixed with onions and spices, shaped into balls or cylinders, and cooked.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
kofta .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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In Galatasaray's new home ground, the TT Arena, football fans can use "digital" rather than hard cash to pay for their kofte ekmek meatball rolls at half time.
Turks look to mobile technology to change bazaar cash customs 2011
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Erdogan quoted as saying, "I'm going home, and I'm taking my kofte with me".
News in Brief - 29 January 2009 Dungeekin 2009
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Erdogan quoted as saying, "I'm going home, and I'm taking my kofte with me".
Archive 2009-01-01 Dungeekin 2009
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As for the kofte, I'm a big fan of pairing mince with Giaourtlou and pita bread.
The Language of Baklava by Diana Abu-Jaber with Recipe for Jordanian Kofta and Yogurt Sauce (Ιορδανικό Γιαουρτλού Kεμπάπ) Laurie Constantino 2009
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I had the best kofte there I've ever had in my life this is hard to admit, given my Lebanese pride.
What? What Day is it Already? Walter Jon Williams 2009
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Melinda and Patricia were complete suckers, and sometimes they were surrounded by a little half-circle of furry friends, each pouncing on little bits of kofte flying their way.
Archive 2009-05-01 Walter Jon Williams 2009
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Mizuna and some of the spinach: Warda's Spicy Greens with Bulgur Tchicha bel Khoubiz probably served with something lamb based, maybe some kofte
Archive 2009-05-01 Kate 2009
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Mizuna and some of the spinach: Warda's Spicy Greens with Bulgur Tchicha bel Khoubiz probably served with something lamb based, maybe some kofte
Reading, Writing, Cooking and Crafting: Tantre farm share, week 1 Kate 2009
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Melinda and Patricia were complete suckers, and sometimes they were surrounded by a little half-circle of furry friends, each pouncing on little bits of kofte flying their way.
Street Scenes Walter Jon Williams 2009
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If you happen to have some spare falafel or kofte around, serve them with this.
Reading, Writing, Cooking and Crafting: The tahini devotee Kate 2008
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