word
Food
goulash
GOO-lash
ˈɡuːlæʃListen
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Syllable breakdown
goulash
Dictionary meaning
A rich stew of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices; a traditional Hungarian dish.
History and origin
Hungarian — 'gulyás' meaning 'herdsman' — originally a meal cooked by Hungarian cattle herdsmen.
Examples
- The Hungarian goulash was warming and fragrant with sweet paprika.
Common mispronunciations
GOW-lashgoo-LASH
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