"kamaboko" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kamabokos [plural], kamaboko [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 蒲鉾 (kamaboko). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|蒲鉾|tr=kamaboko}} Japanese 蒲鉾 (kamaboko) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s|kamaboko}} kamaboko (usually uncountable, plural kamabokos or kamaboko)
  1. Any of various processed seafood products made from surimi, in which whitefish is pureed, formed into loaves, and steamed until firm. Wikipedia link: kamaboko Tags: uncountable, usually Related terms: surimi
    Sense id: en-kamaboko-en-noun-AGu-g8Lk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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