muối mè

Vietnamese

Etymology

muối (“salt”) +‎ mè (“sesame”).

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [muəj˧˦ mɛ˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [muj˨˩˦ mɛ˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [muj˦˥ mɛ˨˩]

Noun

muối mè

  1. (Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam) A condiment made of salt and ground, roasted sesame or peanut, sprinkled on xôi and similar dishes.

Synonyms

  • (condiment): muối vừng (Northern Vietnam)
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