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berbere

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

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Pronunciation

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  • /bɛɚˈbɛɚ.ɹeɪ/
  • /bɝˈbɝ.ɹeɪ/
  • /bɝˈbɝ.ɹi/
  • /bɝˈbɝ.ɹə/
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noun

Meaning 1

A spice mixture, usually consisting of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, and other spices, which is used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Amharic በርበሬ (bärbäre) and/or Tigrinya በርበረ (bärbärä).