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begedil

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Singapore: /ˈbəɡədɪl/

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noun

Meaning 1

A deep fried potato patty of Javanese origin, derived from the Dutch meat based frikadel. Introduced to Singapore and Malaysia by Javanese immigrants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: potato cutlet

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay bergedel, begedil, from Javanese bregedel, from Indonesian perkedel, from Dutch frikadel.