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nam pla
[ nahm-plah ]
/ ˈnɑm ˈplɑ /
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noun
a fish sauce used in Thai cookery.
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nam pla
/ (ˌnæm ˈplɑː) /
noun
a fermented fish sauce with a strong aroma and a salty taste, often used in Thai cookery
Word Origin for nam pla
Thai
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