falafel
noun
fa·la·fel
fə-ˈlä-fəl 
variants
or less commonly felafel
plural falafel also felafel
: a spicy mixture of ground vegetables (such as chickpeas or fava beans) formed into balls or patties and then fried
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For something a little lighter, try a whole grain pita with hummus, avocado, or falafel.
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Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The introduction of falafel continues IKEA’s push to expand its plant-forward menu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Koshari, a local staple made with pasta, rice, and chickpeas, comes reimagined as a salad, while jammy eggs wrapped in falafel dough are reminiscent of Scotch eggs.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
If fries aren’t your jam, all four meat options — chicken, lamb, steak and falafel — are available as a standard gyro wrapped in a pita bread or as a platter with rice.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
The introduction of falafel continues IKEA’s push to expand its plant-forward menu.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Koshari, a local staple made with pasta, rice, and chickpeas, comes reimagined as a salad, while jammy eggs wrapped in falafel dough are reminiscent of Scotch eggs.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
If fries aren’t your jam, all four meat options — chicken, lamb, steak and falafel — are available as a standard gyro wrapped in a pita bread or as a platter with rice.
—Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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