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halwa

Pronunciation: /ˈhalwɑː/

(also halwah)
Definition of halwa

noun

[mass noun]
  • a sweet Indian dish consisting of carrots or semolina boiled with milk, almonds, sugar, butter, and cardamom.

Origin:

from Arabic, literally 'sweetmeat'

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