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Definition of Kebobs
1. kebob [n] - See also: kebob
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kebobs
Literary usage of Kebobs
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Thousand Miles Up the Nile by Amelia Ann Blanford Edwards (1891)
"kebobs 3 of mutton- kebobs of lambs' kidneys. Tomatoes with rice. ... 8 kebobs:
small lumps of meat grilled on skewers. ..."
2. The Steward's Handbook and Guide to Party Catering by Jessup Whitehead (1903)
"KABOBS OK kebobs—Meat in slices cooked on skewers. ... kebobs or brochettes of
meat of any kind have either two kinds of meat or something between the meat, ..."
3. Manual for Army Cooks by United States War Dept. Subsistence Dept (1896)
"CRIMEAN kebobs. (Sufficient for 22 men.) 16£ pounds meat. 1 ounce pepper. 1 pound
flour. 2 ounces salt, mint, and parsley. ..."
4. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1889)
"Street vendors of meat went about shouting their wares, which consisted of kebobs
and patties on trays. Fruit was extraordinarily luxuriant and goo'd. ..."
5. Appletons' Journal (1877)
"Dish succeeded dish , they were all beautifully cooked ; stewed meat, kebobs,
stuffed vegetables, etc., etc. We all ate in perfect silence, and finished ..."
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