basmati
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of basmati
First recorded in 1845–50, basmati is from the Hindi word basmati, literally, fragrant
Example Sentences
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Fragrant basmati rice and a generous basket of naan rounded out the meal.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Key exports from India include basmati rice, sugar, fresh fruits and pharmaceuticals, while major imports include pistachios, apples, kiwi and dates.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
Schulman said most of Cava’s ingredients come from the U.S., but some ingredients — like beef, olive oil and basmati rice — come in from abroad.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025
This is a dairy-free version, made with white basmati rice and turbinado sugar flavored with saffron and rose water—smooth, soothing and delicious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
Supplies for the club’s first recipe are piled on the island: a brown bag labeled zebra basmati rice, a bucket full of onions and potatoes, a bunch of wilting cilantro, and a few bright tomatoes.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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