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tsíchla

τσίχλα

thrush stew

Chewing gum, or thrushes, the little song birds. The unlucky ones end up in a stew.

The Greek word for chewing gum comes from the American brand Chiclets. On Chíos they make them out of mastichá.

Desserts, pastries and sweets

Meats and poultry

Text © Dana Facaros

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