naan

American  

[nahn] / nɑn /

Sometimes nan

noun

1. a leavened, often tear-shaped flatbread from South Asia, baked in a tandoor.

2. Sometimes non any of various leavened, oven-baked flatbreads from Central and Southeast Asia.

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naan British  

/ nɑːn /

noun

1. another name for nan bread

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Etymology

Origin of naan

First recorded in 1820–30; from Hindi, Urdu nān, from Persian nān

Example Sentences

The naan's chewiness adds texture to every bite; its subtle flavour complements the gravy's spices and seasonings.

From BBC

A scoop of rice here, a few ounces of sauce there, half a piece of naan folded and forgotten behind the eggs — and somehow, it all comes together.

From Salon

There's no butter chicken or naan here and Kumar's epiphany came with an unlikely encounter: French escargot.

From BBC

He keeps ordering — modest, comforting meals: two vegetable dishes, one lamb, garlic naan, chicken tikka.

From Salon

Created to save space on a table, the family naan grew to a size that has defeated even the largest Yorkshire appetite.

From BBC