Laddoo
लड्डू
LUD-doo
A round, sweet Indian confection made from flour, sugar, and ghee.
Meaning & usage
Laddoo is a popular Indian sweet made from various ingredients like gram flour, wheat flour, or semolina, combined with sugar and ghee. It is often flavored with cardamom, nuts, or raisins. Laddoos are commonly prepared during festivals, celebrations, and religious occasions across India. The name 'laddoo' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ladduka'.
In a sentence
During Diwali, my grandmother makes delicious laddoos for the whole family.
As seen in crosswords
Laddoo is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A round, sweet Indian confection made from flour, sugar, and ghee” (6)
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