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Na'na' - Mint Leaves

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Definition:

Moroccan Arabic: نعناع

Na'na is the Moroccan Arabic word for spearmint leaves. Mint leaves are famously used to make Moroccan mint tea, atay bi na'na. They're also used to flavor salads and meats.

Moroccan Recipes with Mint Leaves (Na'na)

The following are examples of Moroccan recipes which use mint leaves:

Pronunciation: na-naa (the "a" is pronounced similar to the "a" in the English word "at" but followed by the Arabic letter 'ain)

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