kabob

kabob
/keuh bob"/, n.
1. Usually, kabobs. small pieces of meat or seafood seasoned or marinated and broiled, often with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables, usually on a skewer.
2. (in Anglo-Indian use) roast meat.
[1665-75; < Ar, Hindi kabab < Turk kebap roast meat. See SHISH KEBAB]

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