The status of a fully independent state should be contrasted with that of dependent or vassal states, where a superior state has the legal authority to impose its will over the subject, or inferior, state.
plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
Falafel or felafel (/ f É Ë l ÉË f Él /, /-Ë l Ã¦ f-/; Arabic: ÙÙØ§ÙÙ â, [faËlaËfÉªl] ( listen), dialectal: [fÃ¦ËlÃ¦Ëfel]) is a deep-fried ball, doughnut or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both.