Accras

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɑːz/

Definitions of accras

noun a type of deep-fried fritter or dumpling made from salted cod, flour, and seasonings, popular in Caribbean cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I tried accras for the first time at the street food festival.

A2 Accras are a popular snack in the Caribbean made from fried dough and fish.

B1 The chef served a platter of accras as an appetizer before the main course.

B2 The secret to making delicious accras is in the seasoning and frying technique.

C1 Accras are a traditional dish in many West African countries, each with their own unique variations.

C2 The restaurant's specialty is their gourmet accras, made with high-quality ingredients and served with a special dipping sauce.

Examples of accras in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a platter of delicious accras for the guests.

informal I can't wait to dig into those tasty accras at the party.

slang These accras are bomb, I can't get enough of them!

figurative Her words were like accras, deep-fried and hard to digest.

Grammatical Forms of accras

• plural: accras
• present tense: accra
• future tense: will accra
• perfect tense: have accraed
• continuous tense: is accraing
• singular: accra
• positive degree: accra
• infinitive: to accra
• gerund: accraing
• participle: accraed

Origin and Evolution of accras

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Akan (Twi)

Story behind the word: The word 'accras' originated from the Akan language of Ghana, specifically from the Twi dialect.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of fritter made from black-eyed peas, the term 'accras' has evolved to encompass various fried food items in Caribbean cuisine, particularly in countries like Haiti and Guadeloupe.