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Pav

पाव
pahv

A type of soft, white bread roll popular in India.

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Meaning & usage

Pav is a type of soft, white bread roll that is commonly used in Indian street food. It is often served with dishes like pav bhaji, vada pav, and misal pav. The bread is believed to have been introduced to India by the Portuguese, and it has become a staple in many regional cuisines, especially in Maharashtra.

In a sentence

I love eating vada pav as a quick snack on busy days.

As seen in crosswords

Pav is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A type of soft, white bread roll popular in India” (3)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #997

Category: Food Origin: Marathi Script: Hindi

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