Etymology

hing

H4I1N1G2

Today it means: Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning. Full definition →

Hindi हींग
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hing · noun1

  1. Hindi · borrowed fromहींग
  2. Hindi · borrowed fromहींग
  3. English todayhing

Borrowed from Hindi हींग (hīṅg).

Hing · proper noun2

From Teochew 王 (hêng5).

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