Definition of "felafel" [felafel]

• Variant of falafel. (noun)

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• "So if an army marches on its stomach, at least this year it is felafel which is setting the pace, a welcome reminder of the age of innocence as the scandal surrounding alleged soldier-spy Anat Kamm continues to ruin the holiday spirit."
• "During the second intifada, in the early 2000s, market researchers found a surge in the sales of Israeli fast food such as felafel and humous."
• "Along with providing tips on where to find felafel, and how to eat it when you get there, Ashely lends insight into the food's trans-border migration to Israel."