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lavash

noun
la·​vash | \ lÉ™-ˈväsh How to pronounce lavash (audio) , -ˈvash; ˈlä-ËŒväsh\

Definition of lavash

: a large, thin, soft or crisp flatbread with usually a rough surface from air bubbles

Examples of lavash in a Sentence

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The menu changes often, but appetizers with staying power include housemade sausage, classic mussels, and French feta topped with pistachios, dates, capers, and spiced honey and served with coriander lavash. al, "Take a culinary tour of the world in Crestline Village," 22 Aug. 2019 Middle East Grill in Andersonville uses soft lavash bread baked next door at Middle East Bakery & Grocery to hold its intricately spiced slices of chicken ($7.25). Nick Kindelsperger, chicagotribune.com, "From shawarma to falafel, where to find the best Middle Eastern sandwiches in Chicagoland," 16 Aug. 2019 Tucked into a stemless martini glass are crunchy fresh vegetables and lavash crackers, gathered over a very pleasant hummus of peas and edamame. Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Teatro ZinZanni’s ‘Love, Chaos and Dinner’ ... so how’s the dinner?," 21 July 2019 That lavash, for instance, arrives warm, studded with herbs and comes with a garlicky tomato cucumber salad. Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "First Look: Inside Lafayette’s new Middle Eastern bistro, Lavash," 19 June 2019 The stand prepares lavash wraps with made-to-order beef and chicken kebabs, and wings. Hadley Tomicki, latimes.com, "A second Angler, Guisados in Beverly Hills and more L.A. restaurant news," 11 June 2019 Armenian barbecue, tolma, lavash, cheese, different salads. . Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "Unfurling the Rich Tapestry of Armenian Culture," 25 June 2018 The cooks will offer demonstrations and bake lavash flatbread. Max Kutner, Smithsonian, "These Soulful, Soothing Armenian Song and Instrumentals Blend East with West," 28 June 2018 There’s wild striped bass ceviche, tart with grapefruit kosho and sumac, served with lavash crackers sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds. Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, "How does Fenway Eventide stack up to the original?," 4 June 2018

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First Known Use of lavash

1662, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lavash

Armenian

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