Kharvas
KAR-vahs
Kharvas is a Marathi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Indian dessert made from fresh cow or buffalo milk. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer KHARVAS (7).
Meaning & usage
Kharvas is a sweet dish popular in various parts of India, particularly in Maharashtra. It is made from the first milk produced by a cow or buffalo after giving birth, often mixed with sugar and flavored with cardamom. This delicacy is typically served during festivals and special occasions, symbolizing new beginnings and fertility.
In a sentence
During the festival, we enjoyed delicious kharvas made from fresh milk.
Kharvas as a crossword answer
Kharvas is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian dessert made from fresh cow or buffalo milk” (7)
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