thali

British

/ ˈtɑːlɪ /

noun

Indian cookery a meal consisting of several small meat or vegetable dishes accompanied by rice, bread, etc, and sometimes by a starter or a sweet

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Etymology

Origin of thali

C20: from Hindi thālī a plate or tray on which food is served

Example Sentences

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The thali challenge was definitely my lowest point.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

Batta, 52, said as he ate a lunch of lentils and vegetarian thali.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Across 156th Street from Ten Seconds is Thaal, an Indian restaurant that explores the regions of India, changing the offerings in its thali platters weekly.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2021

Fees include a traditional thali lunch and chai; transportation from Jaipur available for about $25.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2019

“No sign of her,” he said gruffly as Rupa piled rice on his thali.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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