mantı

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Turkish

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Etymology

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From Ottoman Turkish مانطی, from a widespread central Asian word of unknown origin. Possibly cognate with Mandarin 饅頭馒头 (mántou, “steamed bun”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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mantı (definite accusative mantıyı, plural mantılar)

  1. manti, a type of dumpling served in Turkish and Central Asian cuisine.