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sambar2

Pronunciation: /ˈsambɑː/

(also sambhar)

Definition of sambar

noun

[mass noun]

a spicy south Indian dish consisting of lentils and vegetables.

Origin:

from Tamil cāmpār, via Marathi from Sanskrit sambhāra 'collection, materials'

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