English Explanatory Dictionary

keema

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Finely chopped mince as used in South Asia cookery, typically lamb with peas or potatoes and spices, sometimes used as a filling in samosas or naan.

Pronunciation

/kiːmə/ En-keema.ogg

Word forms

keema keemas kheema qeema

Etymology

From Urdu قیمہ, from Persian قیمه (qime), from Turkic, perhaps Ottoman Turkish قیمه (kıyma), whence Turkish kıyma. Doublet of gheimeh, an Iranian meat stew.

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