English Explanatory Dictionary

donair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Nova Scotian variant of the doner kebab, including breadcrumbs and spices, and served with a sweet sauce made from evaporated milk, sugar, vinegar, and garlic.
  2. A British Columbian variant of the doner kebab, served as a wrap and with a choice of three sauces (tzatziki, sweet garlic sauce, or hot sauce), but no breadcrumbs or spices.

Word forms

donair donairs

Etymology

From Turkish döner (“rotate”).

Derived words

donair sauce
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