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Aada

আদা
AH-dah

Aada (আদা) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning ginger, a common spice in Indian cuisine. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer AADA (4).

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Meaning & usage

Aada refers to ginger, a widely used spice in Indian cooking known for its pungent flavor and health benefits. It is often used in various forms, such as fresh, dried, or powdered, and is a key ingredient in many dishes, teas, and traditional medicines. Ginger has a long history in Indian culture, valued not only for its culinary uses but also for its medicinal properties.

In a sentence

She added fresh Aada to the curry for an extra kick of flavor.

Aada as a crossword answer

Aada is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Ginger, a common spice in Indian cuisine” (4)

Category: Food Origin: Bengali Script: Bengali

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