"matzo ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: matzo balls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} matzo ball (plural matzo balls)
  1. A ball of unleavened dough, often served in soup in Jewish culture. Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: matza ball, matzah ball, matzoh ball, matzoball

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