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From Sanskrit अम्ल (acidic, sour substance). Possibly From Non-Indo-European Substrate. See, For example, Bangla অম্বল, আমলকী (Phyllanthus emblica), আমরুল (Oxalis stricta).
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ambal
Today it means: A type of curry made from pumpkin with tamarind Full definition →