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dish

[dish] / dɪʃ /


NOUN
main part of meal
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And there’s dal makhani, a North Indian dish that calls for black lentils, kidney beans and cream, and is typically enjoyed with rice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

British colonists transformed khichuri into their own dish, called kedgeree, swapping out lentils for boiled eggs and smoked haddock.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Chicken dish prices grew 22% over the past four years in fine dining restaurants, according to Datassential, a Chicago-based firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Even BBC Radio 1 host Greg James - who Swift invited personally while promoting her latest album - won't dish any details.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nestled in the basket is a pot of warm tea, thick slices of bread, jam, and a wire dish of boiled eggs.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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