ghee

noun

variants or ghi
: a semifluid clarified butter made especially in India

Examples of ghee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dough is rolled thin, brushed with ghee or oil and then rolled again to create the delicate texture. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024 For Kad, Indian food is more than just cream and ghee and a liberal use of spices. The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ghee 

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Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu ghī, from Sanskrit ghṛta

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ghee was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Ghee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghee. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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