Bawarchi
बावर्ची
bah-WAR-chee
A cook or chef, especially in Indian cuisine.
Meaning & usage
Bawarchi is a term used in India to refer to a cook or chef, particularly one who prepares traditional Indian dishes. The word has its origins in Persian, where it also means 'cook'. In India, a bawarchi may work in homes, restaurants, or catering services, and is often skilled in a variety of regional cuisines.
In a sentence
The bawarchi prepared a delicious spread of biryani and kebabs for the wedding feast.
As seen in crosswords
Bawarchi is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A cook or chef, especially in Indian cuisine” (8)
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