Pakwaan
पकवान
puh-KWAAN
Pakwaan (पकवान) is a Hindi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term for a dish or food item, often used for festive or special meals. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer PAKWAAN (7).
Meaning & usage
Pakwaan refers to a dish or food item, typically one that is prepared for special occasions or festivals in Indian culture. It is often used to describe traditional and elaborate dishes that are part of celebratory meals. The term is derived from Hindi and is commonly used in northern India.
In a sentence
During the festival, the family prepared a variety of pakwaan to celebrate the occasion.
Pakwaan as a crossword answer
Pakwaan is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term for a dish or food item, often used for festive or special meals” (7)
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