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  2. Gyros - Wikipedia

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    The name comes from the Greek γύρος ( gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]

  3. Doner kebab - Wikipedia

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    A halal snack pack is a dish that originated in Australia. It consists of halal - certified doner kebab meat, chips (french fries), and sauces such as chili, garlic and barbecue. It is traditionally served in a styrofoam container, and has been described as a staple dish of takeaway kebab shops in Australia.

  4. Kebab - Wikipedia

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    Although gyros is unquestionably of Middle Eastern origin, the issue of whether modern-day souvlaki came to Greece via Turkish cuisine, and should be considered a Greek styling of shish kebab, or is a contemporary revival of Greek tradition dating as far back as 17th century BC Minoan civilization, is a topic of sometimes heated debate, at ...

  5. Gyro vs. Shawarma: The Key Differences Between Two Street ...

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    The main difference between shawarma and gyro is the meat. Unlike gyros, which typically contain beef in addition to lamb, the packed-down shawarma meat can include chicken, lamb, turkey, veal, or ...

  6. List of Greek dishes - Wikipedia

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    Artichokes with olive oil, onion, carrots and potatoes in casserole. Arakas me aginares (αρακάς με αγκινάρες) Green peas with artichokes. Briám (μπριάμ) Baked ratatouille of summer vegetables based on sliced potatoes and zucchini in olive oil. Usually includes eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and herbs and seasonings.

  7. Al pastor - Wikipedia

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    Al pastor. Al pastor (from Spanish, "shepherd style"), tacos al pastor, or tacos de trompo is a preparation of spit-grilled slices of pork originating in the Central Mexican region of Puebla and Mexico City, although today it is a common menu item found in taquerías throughout Mexico but most prominently is from these two parts of the country ...

  8. Jehovah-jireh - Wikipedia

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    The early Septuagint translation into Greek gives the meaning as "The Lord hath seen." One Latin version of the Christian Bible rendered the name in Latin as Dominus videt ("The L ORD sees"). The King James Version follows this meaning, as quoted above. Jewish translations of the verse into English include,

  9. Ella (name) - Wikipedia

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    Ella is a personal name most often used as a feminine given name, but also as a surname, especially in Australia. In Greek mythology, Ella ( Greek: Ἕλλα) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele. [1] The name may be a cognate with Hellas (Greek: Ἑλλάς), the Greek name for Greece, which is said to have originally been the name of the ...