poppadomPronunciation: /ˈpɒpədəm/ (also poppadum or popadom)Definition of poppadom noun (in Indian cookery) a large circular piece of thin, spiced bread made from ground lentils and fried in oil. Origin:from Tamil pappaḍamSpelling help Poppadom (a Tamil word) can also be spelled poppadum or popadom: all are correct.