First Known Use: 1913
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shish kebab
noun shish ke·bab \ˈshish-kə-ˌbäb\
Definition of SHISH KEBAB
: kebab cooked on skewers
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Origin of SHISH KEBAB
Turkish şişkebabı, from şiş spit + kebap roast meat
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