gemista
English
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Etymology
[edit]Transliteration of Greek γεμιστά (gemistá), a collective neuter plural of γεμιστός (gemistós, “filled with, stuffed”) by ellipsis of a noun (like tomatoes, or peppers). Pronounced in Greek as /ʝemiˈsta/.
Pronunciation
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[edit]gemista (uncountable)
- (cooking) popular Greek dish of tomatoes and green peppers stuffed with rice (occasionally minced meat is added) accompanied by potatoes in tomato juice and olive oil
- (cooking, less often) other Greek dishes with stuffed ingredients, usually vegetables