tofu
noun/ˈtoʊfu/
Frequency rank: #9,688 most common English word
Meaning
A soft white food made from curdled soy milk, pressed into blocks.
Example sentence
She added some tofu to the miso soup to make it more filling.
Synonyms & related words
- beancurd
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