basbousa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake, made from cooked semolina or farina soaked in simple syrup which may also contain orange flower water or rose water.

Word forms

basbousa basbousas

Etymology

From Arabic بَسْبُوسَة (basbūsa).

Synonyms

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