Namak
नमक
NAH-muk
Salt, a common seasoning and preservative.
Meaning & usage
Namak is the Hindi word for salt, a vital mineral used in cooking and food preservation. It is an essential part of Indian cuisine and culture, often symbolizing hospitality and friendship. The word 'namak' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'lavana'.
In a sentence
She added a pinch of namak to the curry for flavor.
As seen in crosswords
Namak is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Salt, a common seasoning and preservative” (5)
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