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puri

Syllabification: (pu·ri)
Pronunciation: /ˈpo͝orē/
(also poori)
Definition of puri

noun (plural puris)

  • (in Indian cooking) a small, round, flat piece of bread made of unleavened wheat flour, deep-fried and served with meat or vegetables.

Origin:

via Hindi from Sanskrit pūrikā

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