pastirma
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pastirma
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From Ottoman Turkish باصدرمه (pastırma) (modern Turkish pastırma). Doublet of pastrama.
noun bastirma · basturma
- A highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef in Ottoman cuisine. Filet mignon wrapped in air-cured beef pastirma (7 ounces, which is two medallions, for $15) is another option, as are marinated vegetables, also ready for a rich burnish ($5 for 8 ounces).
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noun highly seasoned, air-dried cured beef
| Ελληνικά | παστουρμάς pastourmás, παστρουμάς pastroumás |
|---|---|
| Română | pastramă |
| Русский | бастурма́ basturmá |
| العربية | بَسْطِرْمَة basṭirma |
Talk about this word "pastirma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pastirma. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. pastirma. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/pastirma "pastirma." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pastirma.Cite this
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