"maftool" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: maftoul [alternative]
Etymology: From Arabic مفتول, from the root ف ت ل (f-t-l) Etymology templates: {{uder|en|ar|مفتول}} Arabic مفتول, {{lang|und|ف ت ل|sc=Arab}} ف ت ل Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} maftool (uncountable)
  1. A wheat-based dish in Palestinian cuisine, resembling couscous. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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