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Poder

POH-der

Poder is a Konkani-origin word used in Indian English, meaning baker baking traditional Pao. In crosswords it is the 5-letter answer PODER (5).

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Meaning & usage

In Konkani, a traditional baker is known as a poder (pronounced poh-der) or pader. The word originates from the Portuguese padeiro, reflecting the Portuguese influence on Goan baking traditions that began in the 16th century.

Poder as a crossword answer

Poder is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:

“Baker baking traditional Pao” (5)

Origin: Konkani

Related words

  • Kora Pak — A traditional Bengali sweet made from rice flour and jaggery.
  • Para — A neighborhood or locality in Bengali-speaking regions.
  • Pukka — Genuine, solid, properly made — an Indian English adjective meaning "the real deal".
  • Puli — A collective Bengali term for traditional rice-based cakes and stuffed dumplings, especially associated with winter harvest festivals. Common examples are Dudh Puli and Chandra Puli
  • Naan — Soft, leavened flatbread traditionally baked in a tandoor (clay oven).
  • Bumm — A lot, too much

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