Romanian

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Etymology

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Unknown. Possibly from Bulgarian жумерки (žumerki) or German Schmarren.

Noun

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jumară f (plural jumări)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) edible leftovers of bacon that was used to produce lard
  2. (in the plural) meal prepared by frying eggs in grease
    Synonyms: (Transylvania) papară, (Moldavia (region)) scrob
  3. (figurative, derogatory) weak man
  4. (regional) mamaliga with whey cooked in melted butter
  5. (regional) a dish prepared by frying a mixture of cornflour, milk and eggs

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