word
Food
injera
in-JEH-rah
ɪnˈdʒɛrəListen
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Syllable breakdown
injera
Dictionary meaning
A large, spongy sourdough flatbread that serves as the base of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, used to scoop up stews (wats) and salads.
History and origin
Amharic — Ethiopian flatbread.
Examples
- The injera arrived spread with a variety of colourful vegetable and lentil wats.
Common mispronunciations
IN-jeh-rahin-JEH-rah
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