amla
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A small sour green fruit from India used in food and medicine
- noun
- /ˈɑːmlə/
- Indian
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amla
- Many people in India eat amla raw or use it in pickles and chutneys.
Examples
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Drinking amla juice is popular for its health benefits.
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The market sells fresh amla during the winter season.
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I love eating amla for its sour taste.
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Have you tried amla juice?
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Many people in India eat amla raw or use it in pickles and chutneys.
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Drinking amla juice is popular for its health benefits.
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The market sells fresh amla during the winter season.
How Sour
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amla comes from Hindi and the old Sanskrit word amalaka, which means 'Indian gooseberry'. Like the English word 'gooseberry', it names a small, sour green fruit often eaten or used in cooking.