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dolma

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈdoʊlmə/

KK: /dɔlmə/

noun
Definition

A dish made of grape leaves or vegetables that are filled with a mixture of meat, rice, and spices, then cooked.


Example

We enjoyed delicious dolma at the Mediterranean restaurant last night.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried dolma before?
Sloth B
Yes, I love it! It's so flavorful and filling.
Sloth A
I just made some for dinner last night.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I'd love to try your homemade dolma.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stuffed
filling
wrap
Antonyms
empty
plain
bare
Root Explanation

Dolma originates from Turkish, meaning 'stuffed' or 'filled'. It refers to a dish made of vegetables, typically grape leaves, that are stuffed with a mixture of rice, meat, and spices.

Memory Tip

Think of the Turkish word for 'stuffed' — dolma describes a delicious dish filled with various ingredients.

Visually Confused Words
dola
idola
domba
domal
dolia
dogma
dobla
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