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Meaning of masgouf | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A traditional Mesopotamian dish of seasoned grilled carp, considered the national dish of Iraq.

uncountable

Examples

“Strangers sat next to one another at two communal tables while waiters set down platters of quzi (lamb shank with almonds and raisins) and masgouf (a whole freshwater fish split open and roasted); friends shared hookahs; and a live band, improbably squeezed into a corner, kept conversation at a playful shout.”

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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