basmati

[ bahs-mah-tee ]

noun

1. a variety of cultivated long-grain rice that is notably fragrant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of basmati¹

First recorded in 1845–50, basmati is from the Hindi word basmati, literally, fragrant

Example Sentences

Opare’s family prefers jasmine rice, though basmati is also popular among Ghanaians.

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Each has something to recommend it, but the escorts I tend to lean on are collard greens and basmati rice.

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I wanted this meatball dinner to evoke that peppery potpourri of spiced chicken, floral basmati rice, sweet onions, pungent vegetables and warm baharat.

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