Dhaan
धान
dhaan
Dhaan (धान) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning unhusked rice or paddy. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer DHAAN (5).
Meaning & usage
Dhaan refers to rice in its raw, unprocessed form, also known as paddy. It is a staple crop in many parts of India and is crucial to the agricultural economy. The term is commonly used in Hindi-speaking regions and is integral to discussions about farming and food production.
In a sentence
Farmers in the region are busy harvesting dhaan before the monsoon rains begin.
Dhaan as a crossword answer
Dhaan is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Unhusked rice or paddy” (5)
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