Lexical entry

エスフィーハ

esufiiha

A Middle Eastern-style flatbread topped or filled with meat or vegetables, popular in Brazil.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A type of savory pastry or flatbread originating in the Middle East, commonly associated with Brazilian-Portuguese influence in Japan.

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スフィーハ

A Middle Eastern savory flatbread or meat pie.

パステル

A Brazilian fried pastry with various savory or sweet fillings.

シュラスコ

Brazilian-style grilled meat served from large skewers.

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