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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of various processed seafood products made from surimi, in which whitefish is pureed, formed into loaves, and steamed until firm. uncountable, usually

   "Today, kamaboko processed in Hawaii is packaged in polyvinyl film wrappers."

Example

More examples

"Kamaboko is a popular addition to Japanese soup."

Etymology

From Japanese 蒲鉾 (kamaboko).

Related phrases

crab stick

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