seekh kebab en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Classical Persian سیخ کباب (sīx kabāb), via Urdu.
Meanings
- A dish from (Anglo-)Indian cuisine consisting of a mixture of minced meat (usually lamb), garlic and spices thinly wrapped around a skewer and grilled, usually in a tandoor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| seekh kebabs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sheek kebab | alternative | lexicographic |