Nolen Gur
নলেন গুড়
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Nolen Gur (নলেন গুড়) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a type of jaggery made from the sap of date palm trees, popular in Bengal. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer NOLEN GUR (5,3).
Meaning & usage
Nolen Gur is a special variety of jaggery made from the sap of date palm trees, harvested in the winter months in Bengal. It is known for its rich, caramel-like flavor, distinctive aroma and delicate sweetness and is used in various traditional Bengali sweets and desserts such as nolen gurer sandesh and payesh. The production of Nolen Gur is a seasonal activity, and it is highly anticipated for its unique taste.
In a sentence
During the winter, Bengali households eagerly await the arrival of Nolen Gur to make their favorite sweets.
Nolen Gur as a crossword answer
Nolen Gur is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A type of jaggery made from the sap of date palm trees, popular in Bengal” (5,3)
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