word
Food
shakshuka
shak-SHOO-kah
ʃækˈʃuːkəListen
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Syllable breakdown
shakshuka
Dictionary meaning
A Middle Eastern and North African dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chilli peppers, onions, and spices.
History and origin
Arabic — 'shakshuka' from 'shakaška' (to shake, mix together) in Tunisian Arabic.
Examples
- She made shakshuka for brunch, cracking the eggs directly into the spiced tomato sauce.
Common mispronunciations
shak-SHOOK-ahSHA-shoo-kah
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