Souk

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of souq. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    an open-air market in an Arabian city wordnet

Synonyms

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agorabazaarbazaaremporiumforummarket

Example

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"Seven months ago, chefs from a Lebanese social enterprise named Souk el Tayeb began teaching the women new cooking skills, including such traditional dishes as samke harra — fish stuffed with pine nuts, coriander and chili sauce — and ma'amoul cookies."

Etymology

Borrowed from French souk, from Arabic سُوق (sūq, “market”). More at souq.

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