What is another word for sambar?

Pronunciation: [sˈambɑː] (IPA)

Sambar, also spelled as "sambhar," is a popular South Indian dish that is prepared from lentils and vegetables. It is a spicy and tangy stew that is often served with rice, dosa or idli. There are many synonyms for sambar, including kuzhambu, rasam, pappu, and dal. Though these words represent similar dishes, there are some differences in the ingredients and the preparation method. For example, rasam is a thin soup-like dish prepared with tamarind juice and spices, whereas kuzhambu is a thicker stew made with lentils and vegetables. Regardless of their differences, all of these dishes are packed with flavor and are enjoyed by people all over India and beyond.

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What are the hypernyms for Sambar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sambar?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sambar (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Sambar?

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Usage examples for Sambar

30th November: Being Sunday I got up late and ate idlis, dosas and sambar for breakfast.
"Free from School"
Rahul Alvares
Two of them nearly ran over me once as I was squatting on a deer run waiting for sambar, which were being beaten out of a hill.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale
He describes various hunts by packs of these dogs, in one of which, witnessed by a brother sportsman, the dogs, five in number, in pressing a sambar stag, spread themselves out like a fan, which he considers a matter of instinct, so that in case of a flank movement the outer dogs would have a chance; in this case however the stag kept straight on, and, the ground being precipitous, he managed to escape.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale

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