Definitions

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  • noun Pastries made of deep-fried dough soaked in sugar syrup or honey and cinnamon, and sometimes sprinkled with sesame. (used especially of the Greek version of these pastries)

Etymologies

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From Greek, ultimately from Arabic لقمة (luqma(t), "morsel").

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Examples

  • Greek sweets and pastries such as loukoumades and baklava will be served.

    CITIZEN-TIMES.com - News 2009

  • We do attend for a tiny bit of time right at the beginning, to enjoy a leisurely stroll right on Danforth Ave. and to savour some gyros and loukoumades I love honey balls and to run into neighbours and enjoy our special part of Toronto.

    Weekend Spinning and Stuff - And She Knits Too! 2009

  • We do attend for a tiny bit of time right at the beginning, to enjoy a leisurely stroll right on Danforth Ave. and to savour some gyros and loukoumades I love honey balls and to run into neighbours and enjoy our special part of Toronto.

    August 2009 2009

  • Patrick and Teresa stopped to listen to the Greek music, as Patrick was fascinated by one of the stringed instruments, whilst Julia treated us all to loukoumades fried honey puffs which she accurately described as "like zeppoles only coated with honey" instead of powdered sugar, which makes them crusty and crunchy on the outside.

    Pen-Elayne on the Web 2005

  • On Christmas Day we had to do without kourabiedes and christopsomo and loukoumades, and it was a bleak occasion even though we did our best.

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin De Bernieres, Louis 2003

  • Not to be missed are the loukoumades, a flour-based treat fried and dipped in honey and seasoned with cinnamon and nuts.

    NY Post: News 2010

  • Not to be missed are the loukoumades, a flour-based treat fried and dipped in honey and seasoned with cinnamon and nuts.

    NY Post: News 2010

  • Not to be missed are the loukoumades, a flour-based treat fried and dipped in honey and seasoned with cinnamon and nuts.

    NY Post: News 2010

  • Additional loukoumades will be available for sale to take home.

    Traverse City Record-Eagle Home 2010

  • Dine-in guests will be offered a special new treat, loukoumades.

    Traverse City Record-Eagle Home 2010

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