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matzo ball

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A ball of unleavened dough, often served in soup in Jewish culture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a Jewish dumpling made of matzo meal; usually served in soup

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: matzoh ball, matzah ball

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dumpling, dumplings

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