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falafel
A small, round Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appetizer, often stuffed or spiced
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F9C6
- Version Emoji 12
- Category food & drink
- Subcategory cooked / prepared
Platform Meaning
A small, round Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appetizer, often stuffed or spiced
Tags
chickpea
meatball
Platform Meaning
- Apple: Mezze, a type of Middle Eastern appetizer
- Google: Falafel or similar Middle Eastern savory ball
- Twitter: Middle Eastern appetizer, possibly falafel or kibbeh
- Unicode: Stuffed Flatbread, Mezze
Detailed Introduction
This emoji represents a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appetizer, commonly associated with dishes like falafel, kibbeh, or stuffed vine leaves. It conveys a sense of culinary diversity, cultural appreciation, and enjoyment of international cuisine. Often used in contexts related to food, cooking, restaurant recommendations, or sharing meals with others. It can also evoke feelings of warmth, hospitality, and the experience of trying new flavors from different cultures.
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