Bhaatghum
ভাতঘুম
bhaat-GHOOM
A nap taken after eating rice, common in Bengali culture.
Meaning & usage
Bhaatghum refers to the customary nap taken after a meal, particularly one that includes rice, which is a staple in Bengali cuisine. This practice is deeply embedded in Bengali culture, where a hearty meal is often followed by a period of rest to aid digestion and relaxation.
In a sentence
After a heavy lunch, he indulged in a peaceful bhaatghum.
As seen in crosswords
Bhaatghum is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A nap taken after eating rice, common in Bengali culture” (9)
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