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Xa is a Vietnamese term for lemongrass

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Xacutti is referring to a Goan dish which is made of chicken and coconut

Xampanyerie refer to Tapas bars in Barcelona which are specializing in Cava, the sparkling wine of the region.

Xatò refers to Spanisn salad with strips of cold salted cod and Romesco sauce. Xató is a traditional dish in Southern Catalunya in Spain

Xavier is referring to a soup or consommé thickened with arrowroot or rice flour.

Xerem refers to a form of Cachupa or Catchupa , the national dish of Cape Verde in which the corn is more finely ground, and is often served during religious celebrations which are observed in Cape Verde. In Cape Verde, many Catholic Saints' days are observed throughout the year. Food and its preparation play a large part in these celebrations. The women of Cape Verde usually spend the few days prior to these feast pounding corn for the Cachupa/Catchupa, cleaning and cutting vegetables, and preparing meat for the dishes to be prepared for these ceremonial and religious occassions.

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Xeres is the French word for "Sherry"

Xeres vinegar is a kind of wine vinegar that has the rich, nutty flavor of a fortified wine.

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Xerophagy is defined as the eating of dry food, especially food that is cooked without oil. In the early Christian Church, Xerophagy meant eating food cooked in water and salt during Lent. Xerophagy has also been practiced in prison and in the military as a form of punishment

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When an ox is slaughtered there are traditional regulations as to who gets which portion of meat.

Inguba - the meat between the intestines and the stomach wall is reserved for the elderly men;

Isibindi which is the "liver" is only for young men; and

Irhorho - the portion where the leg meets the body is for women.

Xhosa are the people living in south-east South Africa.