masoor dal

noun

Split red or orange lentils.

OriginHindi मसूर दाल →
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Meanings

nounmasoor dal (uncountable)

alternative masoor daal · alternative masoor dhal · alternative masoor dahl

  1. uncountableSplit red or orange lentils.
  2. uncountableAn Indian dish of such lentils cooked with onion, garlic, tomatoes and spices.

Synonyms & antonyms

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masoor

Origin

  1. Hindiमसूर दाल
  2. Englishmasoor dal

From Hindi मसूर दाल (masūr dāl); see masoor + dal.

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Chicago

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