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Meaning of urfa biber | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈɜːfə ˌbibə/

Definitions

A smoky, sweet-and-sour variety of pepper cultivated in and around Şanlıurfa.

uncountable

Examples

“Urfa biber is uniquely delicious—it has a fruity, roasted flavor—and worth seeking out at specialty spice merchants.”
“Rich, raisiny, smoky, coffee goodness: that is the flavor of urfa biber.”
“Paprika, allspice, and urfa biber impart warmth and richness to meat dishes and soups, while cinnamon is added to sweet dishes, especially in eastern Turkey.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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