dal
1or dhal, daal
dried and often split legumes, especially lentils or peas.
a sauce or dish made from cooked lentils and spices, common in South Asian cuisine.
Origin of dal
1Other definitions for dal (2 of 4)
dekaliter; dekaliters.
Other definitions for Dal (3 of 4)
a river in S Sweden, flowing SE from the W border to the Gulf of Bothnia. About 250 miles (405 km) long.
Other definitions for dāl (4 of 4)
the eighth letter of the Arabic alphabet.
Origin of dāl
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How to use dal in a sentence
Appropriates many words not taught him, tola for "Kohlen," dals for "Salz."
The Mind of the Child, Part II | W. PreyerI very soon, to use the mess phrase, got "devilish spooney" about the "Dals."
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 (of 2) | Charles Lever
British Dictionary definitions for dal (1 of 2)
daal
/ (dɑːl) /
split grain, a common foodstuff in India; pulse
a variant spelling of dhal
British Dictionary definitions for dal (2 of 2)
decalitre(s)
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