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chapati

American

[chuh-pah-tee, -pat-ee] / tʃəˈpɑ ti, -ˈpæt i /

Also chapatti

noun

plural

chapati, chapatis, chapaties

an unleavened, whole wheat flatbread common in South Asia and East Africa, traditionally baked on a griddle or skillet.

chapati British

/ tʃəˈpætɪ, -ˈpʌtɪ, -ˈpɑːtɪ /

noun

(in Indian cookery) a flat coarse unleavened bread resembling a pancake

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Etymology

Origin of chapati

First recorded in 1855–60; from Hindi capāti

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The daughter of a woman who participated in a radioactive chapati study says her mother believed she was getting help for arthritis.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

In addition to the chowder and chapati ideas, you can use Parmigiano Reggiano rinds in broths, stocks, dashi, ramen or soba to enhance their flavors.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

I would order the whole tilapia “samaki wa nazi,” the collard greens and a side of chapati.

From Washington Post • Feb. 15, 2022

He makes chapati and omelette snacks, known here as "rolex", for sale.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2021

I still held my breakfast chapati and would gladly have given it to her.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

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