basmati
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4.1
Describing rice or dishes made from long fragrant South Asian rice
- adjective
- /bɑːsˈmɑːti/
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basmati
- I love basmati rice with curry.
Examples
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The basmati rice cooked perfectly.
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A bowl of basmati pilaf was served with roasted vegetables at the dinner party.
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The chef recommended a basmati rice side to complement the spicy curry.
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She prefers basmati dishes because of their unique aroma and texture.
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The chef recommended a basmati rice side to complement the spicy curry.
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A bowl of basmati pilaf was served with roasted vegetables at the dinner party.
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She prefers basmati dishes because of their unique aroma and texture.
Surface Forms
basmati positive
Etymology
Basmati used as an adjective comes from the same Hindi and Sanskrit word vasmati, meaning 'fragrant', so when you call a rice or a dish basmati you are saying it uses or smells like that long, fragrant rice.