dahl
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, highly nutritious seed from the tropical pigeon pea plant: This refers to the edible legume seed, often dried and used in cooking.
- The tropical woody herb (Cajanus cajan) that produces these seeds: This refers to the plant itself, known for its showy yellow flowers and flat pods, widely cultivated in tropical regions.
Usage Examples
Noun (Seed): The recipe calls for one cup of soaked dahl. Dahl is a staple protein source in many vegetarian diets.
Noun (Plant): The farmer planted a field of dahl for the season. The yellow flowers of the dahl plant are quite beautiful.
Advanced Usage
- Culinary Context: In English, "dahl" (also commonly spelled "dal" or "daal") most frequently refers to a dish made from cooked, often puréed, lentils, peas, or beans, seasoned with spices. While this is a derived culinary term, the core word refers to the ingredient itself.
Variants and Related Words
- Dal / Daal: Alternative spellings for the legume seed or the dish made from it.
- Pigeon Pea: The common English name for the plant () and its seeds.
- Split Pea: A related preparation where peas are dried and split; some types of dahl are made from split pigeon peas.
Synonyms
- Legume: A general term for plants in the Fabaceae family, which includes peas, beans, and lentils.
- Pulse: The edible seed from a legume plant, often dried (e.g., lentils, chickpeas, dried peas).
Related Phrases
- Dahl curry: A specific type of curry dish whose main ingredient is cooked dahl.
Noun
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small highly nutritious seed of the tropical pigeon-pea plant
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tropical woody herb with showy yellow flowers and flat pods; much cultivated in the tropics
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