What does "rijsttafel" mean?

A large meal originating in colonial Indonesia composed of many different dishes with rice as the main ingredient; several side-dishes such as krupuk, acar and serundeng are served.

What is a synonym for "rijsttafel"?

Common synonyms include: rijstafel.

How do you pronounce "rijsttafel"?

Pronounced //ˈɹaɪsˌtɑːfəl//.

Rijsttafel

//ˈɹaɪsˌtɑːfəl// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A large meal originating in colonial Indonesia composed of many different dishes with rice as the main ingredient; several side-dishes such as krupuk, acar and serundeng are served.
"The famous rijsttafel, love-hate legacy of Dutch imperial days—at its most numbing brilliance it required 23 men and a boy to serve—[…]"
2
dish originating in Indonesia; a wide variety of foods and sauces are served with rice wordnet

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rijstafel

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"The famous rijsttafel, love-hate legacy of Dutch imperial days—at its most numbing brilliance it required 23 men and a boy to serve—[…]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch rijsttafel (“rice table”).

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