nam chim

noun

Any of numerous dipping sauces in Thai cuisine.

Meanings

nounnam chim (uncountable)

alternative nam jim

  1. uncountableAny of numerous dipping sauces in Thai cuisine.

Origin

  1. Thaiน้ำจิ้ม
  2. Englishnam chim

Thai น้ำจิ้ม (nám-jîm)

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APA

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Chicago

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