Teto
তেঁতো
TE-toh
Teto (তেঁতো) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a term for bitterness in taste, often used in Bengali cuisine. In crosswords it is the 4-letter answer TETO (4).
Meaning & usage
In Bengali, 'teto' refers to a bitter taste, commonly associated with certain vegetables and dishes in Bengali cuisine. It is a significant flavor profile in traditional meals, often believed to have health benefits such as aiding digestion. Bitter gourd and neem leaves are examples of ingredients that impart a 'teto' taste.
In a sentence
The dish had a distinct teto flavor, thanks to the addition of bitter gourd.
Teto as a crossword answer
Teto is a 4-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A term for bitterness in taste, often used in Bengali cuisine” (4)
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