Dahl Definition

däl
noun
Webster's New World
Lentils, peas, or other legumes that have been dried, hulled, and split.
American Heritage
A thick South Asian stew made from such legumes with various seasonings.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Cajanus cajan
  • dhal
  • red gram
  • pigeon-pea plant
  • catjang pea
  • cajan pea
  • pigeon-pea

Other Word Forms of Dahl

Noun

Singular:
dahl
Plural:
dahls

Origin of Dahl

  • Hindi dāl from Sanskrit dalaḥ, dalam piece split off from dalati he splits der- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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