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phalsa

phalsa

9.9
A small bush from South Asia that makes red sour fruits used in drinks
  • noun
  • Indian
: phalsa
  • Many street vendors in India sell sherbet made with phalsa during the peak summer months.

Examples

  • The refreshing summer drink was made from fresh phalsa berries blended with sugar and ice.

  • A row of phalsa bushes grew along the edge of their farm, providing shade and fruit in the hot season.

  • I love the taste of phalsa fruits.

  • Have you ever tried phalsas in your smoothie?

  • During the heat of summer, we often enjoyed a sweet drink made from phalsa fruit mixed with water and sugar.

  • Many street vendors in India sell refreshing beverages made with phalsa to help beat the summer heat.

  • A row of phalsa bushes in the garden produced vibrant red fruits that were perfect for making desserts.

Synonyms

Grewia asiatica
vsphalsa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Asian shrub that resists drought and bears small red sour fruits used to make refreshing drinks

is the South Asian shrub used more widely in drinks and desserts

Surface Forms

phalsa singular
phalsas plural

Etymology

Phalsa comes from the Hindi and Urdu local name for this small, red, sour fruit, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of it as a summer 'berry' used in cool drinks; that's why phalsa refers both to the drought‑resistant shrub and its edible fruit.