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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Good news to Jerusalem Cafe fans in Johnson County: Your days of having to drive to Westport for falafel are over.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Sacramento falafel restaurant closed by health inspectors Falafel Corner, 3620 North Freeway Blvd., Suite 305, in Sacramento, had eight violations on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Located mid-mountain within Silver Lake Lodge, this watering hole’s vintage ski vibe pairs with vegetarian-friendly fare, including falafel wraps and a noodle salad.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
Sacramento falafel restaurant closed by health inspectors Falafel Corner, 3620 North Freeway Blvd., Suite 305, in Sacramento, had eight violations on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025
Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Located mid-mountain within Silver Lake Lodge, this watering hole’s vintage ski vibe pairs with vegetarian-friendly fare, including falafel wraps and a noodle salad.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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