Halwai
हलवाई
hul-WAH-ee
Halwai (हलवाई) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a confectioner or sweet maker in India. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer HALWAI (6).
Meaning & usage
A halwai is a traditional Indian confectioner who specializes in making sweets and desserts. They are often found in sweet shops across India and are known for creating a variety of traditional Indian sweets such as jalebi, gulab jamun, and laddoo. The term 'halwai' is derived from the Hindi word 'halwa', a type of sweet dish.
In a sentence
We visited the local halwai to buy sweets for the festival.
Halwai as a crossword answer
Halwai is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A confectioner or sweet maker in India” (6)
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