dumpling
noun/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #17,558 most common English word
Meaning
a small ball or lump of dough that is cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying, often filled with meat or vegetables.
Example sentence
She ordered steamed dumpling filled with pork and vegetables at the restaurant.
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