Tel
তেল
TAYL
Tel (তেল) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning oil, especially cooking oil in Bengali cuisine. In crosswords it is the 3-letter answer TEL (3).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #365.
Meaning & usage
In Bengali, 'tel' refers to oil, commonly used in cooking and food preparation. It is a staple ingredient in many Bengali dishes, contributing to flavor and texture. The term encompasses various types of oils, including mustard oil, which is particularly popular in Bengali cuisine.
In a sentence
She added a generous amount of tel to the pan for frying the vegetables.
Tel as a crossword answer
Tel is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Oil, especially cooking oil in Bengali cuisine” (3)
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