Pithe
পিঠে
Pea-thay
Pithe (পিঠে) is a bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning traditional Bengali rice-based cakes and dumplings. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer PITHE (5).
Meaning & usage
Pithe encompasses a wide range of sweet and savory preparations made from rice flour, coconut, milk, and jaggery, especially during winter harvest festivals.
In a sentence
The family gathered to make pithe during the winter festival season
Pithe as a crossword answer
Pithe is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Traditional Bengali rice-based cakes and dumplings” (5)
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