From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtempuratem‧pu‧ra /ˈtempʊrə/ noun [uncountable] a type of Japanese food that consists of fish or vegetables fried in batter
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tempura• A faithful clientele returns for the lavish portions, the crispy tempura and the freshest sushi.• A Thousand Cranes has its own tempura bar, and the lobster tempura needs no buildup.Origin tempura (1900-2000) Japanese tenpura 