sambar

Or sam·bur,

[sam-ber, sahm-]

noun

1. a deer, Cervus unicolor, of India, Sri Lanka, southeastern Asia, the East Indies, and the Philippines, having three-pointed antlers.

sambar

/ ˈsæmbə /

noun

1. a S Asian deer, Cervus unicolor, with three-tined antlers

Word History and Origins

Origin of sambar¹

1690–1700; < Hindi < Sanskrit śambara

Word History and Origins

Origin of sambar¹

C17: from Hindi, from Sanskrit śambarra, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

There was a communal feast where hundreds enjoyed traditional south Indian dishes like sambar and idli, which according to one of Ms Harris' relatives, are among her favourite foods to eat.

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Dosas float through the dining room, an edible parade of crisp pancakes rolled up like scrolls and escorted with a trio of add-ons: pale green coconut chutney, sunny tomato chutney and sambar, lentil vegetable stew.

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It is home to vulnerable species — leopards, sambar deer, dozens of types of butterflies — and consists of 27 tribal hamlets, or forest-dwelling communities, including her own.

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My dosas are thin and crispy enough to rival any restaurant menu offering, and are ideal for little hands to dunk into coconut chutney or sambar.

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The sambar and tomato chutney were my favorites, but you can tear off pieces of dosa and dip them in whatever sauce you prefer.

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