Ajvar (ајвар) (Macedonian) (noun)
ay-vahr
A traditional roasted red pepper spread
From the Turkish word havyar, meaning “caviar”
Example sentences
“Of all the new foods I’ve tried this trip, I think ajvar is one of my favourites.”
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