Tikka Definition

tĭkə
noun
Any of various traditional marks or ornaments worn on the forehead in South Asia, especially:
American Heritage
A South Asian dish consisting of pieces of chicken or other meat marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked on a skewer.
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Other Word Forms of Tikka

Noun

Singular:
tikka
Plural:
tikkas

Origin of Tikka

  • From Hindi ṭīkā and Punjabi ṭikkā both from Middle Indic ṭikka perhaps akin to Sanskrit tilaḥ sesame seed, mole and tilakaḥ freckle, mark made on the forehead

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

  • Hindi Urdu tikkā small piece of meat from Persian tikka bit, small piece

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

Tikka Sentence Examples

  • Well, the chicken tikka pieces should be aromatic and slightly smoky from the tandoor.

  • The restaurant's buffet selections include chicken tandoori, dal makhani, tikka masala, naan and chicken wings.

  • Pakoras, chicken makhani, tikka masala, seafood specialties and curries are all on the menu, as well as exotic cocktails.

  • The scintillating chicken tikka masala, a dish which now outsells fish and chips in Britain, is equally outstanding.

  • One exception is paneer tikka, for which the paneer is grilled in a tandoor, or cylindrical oven.

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Words Starting With

TTITIK

Words Ending With

AKAKKA

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Words Starting With T and Ending With A

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