moringa
- noun
- /məˈrɪŋɡə/
:
aceite de moringa
- I love using moringa oil in my salad dressings.
Examples
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Many cosmetic brands now incorporate moringa oil due to its skin-nourishing benefits.
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Many cosmetic products now include moringa because of its moisturizing properties.
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She added a spoonful of moringa to her salad for extra nutrition.
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The chef prefers using moringa when preparing light, healthy dishes.
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Have you tried moringa in your smoothies?
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She added a spoonful of moringa oil to her salad for a healthy boost.
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The nutritionist recommended using moringa oil in cooking for its health advantages.
Synonyms
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1.1
An oil from sesame seeds that people use to add flavor to food
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3.4
A soft cream-like fat made from the nut of an African tree used on skin and in cooking
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A cooking oil made from soybeans
A cooking oil made from sesame seeds
A cooking oil from madia seeds used like olive oil
How Common
17
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- US
7
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1
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126
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5
1.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moringa probably comes from a South Indian word like murungai, the name for the 'drumstick' tree that makes long pods and oil-rich seeds. That's why moringa can also mean the oil pressed from those seeds, used in cooking and cosmetics.