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Xierou chao dan is a Chinese crab omelet

Xihongshi is the Chinese word for "tomato".

Ximenia refers tp a small plant found in hot climates that bears a fruit known as the mountain plum or Wild lime.

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Xinotiri refers to a soft, sour regional Cheese from Crete.

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Xiphios means "swordfish" in Greek

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Xithum is an Egyptian style of beer made from barley.

Xleb is the Russian word for bread

Xnipec refers to a Mexican chile/chili sauce or relish common in the Yucatan whose name means literally, "dog's nose."

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XO Sauce refers to a spicy condiment made from a secret recipe incorporating, among other things, Hunan ham, scallops, and Chinese spices which was first introduced in Hong Kong by The Peninsula Hotel. XO Sauce is available in many Hong Kong hoteld gift shops and local groceries.

Xoi chien phong which is a special food in South Vietnam is known also as "Bloating fried sticky rice". It is made of lump of sticky rice which is as big as grapefruit. It is usually

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