Definition

A dish made by slowly cooking vegetables or fruits together, often sweetened and served as a side dish or dessert.

Example

My grandmother always makes tsimmes for the holiday dinner, and it tastes delicious.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making tsimmes?

No, I haven’t! What’s in it?

It's usually a mix of carrots, sweet potatoes, and sometimes prunes.

That sounds delicious! I’d love to give tsimmes a try.

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Root Explanation

Tsimmes originates from Yiddish 'tsimmes', which is derived from the Hebrew 'tzimmes' (צִימֶּס), meaning a sweet stew or dish made from fruits and vegetables. The word refers to a traditional Jewish dish often served during holidays, particularly Rosh Hashanah.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sweet stew made from fruits and vegetables, which helps you remember that 'tsimmes' refers to this traditional dish.

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