lassi

American  

[las-ee, luhs-ee] / ˈlæs i, ˈlʌs i /

noun

1. an Indian beverage of yogurt or buttermilk, water, and spices, often with the addition of fruit or sweetener.

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lassi British  

/ ˈlæsɪ /

noun

1. a cold drink made with yoghurt or buttermilk and flavoured with sugar, salt, or a mild spice

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Etymology

Origin of lassi

First recorded in 1875–80; from Hindi lassī, probably ultimately from Sanskrit rasaḥ “juice, liquid”

Example Sentences

In the Democratic primary, he explained ranked-choice voting with glasses of mango lassi.

From The Wall Street Journal

For a lighter option, try a mango lassi.

From New York Times

Adding yogurt and milk to chopped bits balances that sweetness and makes this Punjabi mango lassi the perfect chilled drink for hot summer months, when the fruit is in season.

From Seattle Times

Whipped smooth with a blender, its texture is midway between sour cream and room temperature cream cheese, with a flavor not unlike a salty lassi.

From Seattle Times

But many practitioners of Ayurveda or other traditional Indian medicine aver that the churning process used to prepare lassi breaks down the glial proteins in the dairy, making it even easier to digest.

From Seattle Times