Definition

A dish made from a mix of sweet vegetables or meat, often including dried fruits, that is cooked slowly in a pot or casserole.

Example

For dinner, we enjoyed a delicious tzimmes made with carrots and prunes.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making tzimmes?

No, I haven't! What exactly is it?

It's a delicious dish made with sweet vegetables and sometimes meat, usually stewed together.

That sounds amazing! I would love to try tzimmes sometime.

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Root Explanation

Tzimmes originates from Yiddish 'tsimmes', which itself comes from the Hebrew 'tzimmes' (צִימֶּס), meaning a sweet stew or dish made from vegetables and fruits, often including carrots and sweet potatoes. The word describes a traditional Jewish dish that is typically sweet and hearty.

Memory Tip

Think of a sweet stew made from vegetables and fruits, as 'tzimmes' refers to this traditional dish in Jewish cuisine.

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