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Oota

ಊಟ
OO-tah

Oota (ಊಟ) is a Kannada-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a meal or food in Kannada. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer OOTA (4).

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Meaning & usage

In Kannada, 'oota' refers to a meal or food, typically used in the context of everyday eating. It is a common term in Karnataka, often used to invite someone to eat or to refer to the act of having a meal. The word reflects the importance of food in social and familial gatherings.

In a sentence

After a long day, we sat down for a delicious oota prepared by my grandmother.

Oota as a crossword answer

Oota is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A meal or food in Kannada” (4)

Category: Food Origin: Kannada Script: Kannada

Related words

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