Meanings
plural sabzis · alternative sabji · alternative subji · alternative subjee · alternative subz · alternative subzi · alternative sabzee
- IndiacountableuncountableAny green vegetable.
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The importance of Nowruz is reflected in an elaborate sabzi polo, the herbed rice capped with a crunchy tahdig, the crust formed from lettuce, rice mixed with yogurt or lavash or another thin flatbread. On Wednesday night, I opted for sheveed polo, a simpler and quicker dill rice, but I can’t wait to nail that crunchy tahdig tonight.
2026 March 15, Genevieve Ko, “‘This Is the Best Dish I Have Ever Made From NYT Cooking’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, archived from the original on 15 Mar 2026
Origin
- Classical Persianسبزی
- Hindiसब्ज़ी
- Englishsabzi
From Hindi सब्ज़ी (sabzī), from Classical Persian سبزی (sabzī).
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Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
sabzi. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sabzi
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