dal

1 of 2

noun

variants or dahl or dhal or less commonly dholl
: dried legumes (such as lentils, beans, or peas)
also : an Indian dish made of simmered and usually pureed and spiced legumes

dal

2 of 2

abbreviation

variants or less commonly daL
dekaliter

Examples of dal in a Sentence

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Noun
Shah Jee offers traditional Pakistani dishes like masoor dal, chana masala, aloo palak, saag paneer, chicken masala and Roti. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 Order butter chicken, tikka masala, buttery black dal, aloo gobi and more. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 Sarah and Anna then share recipe ideas—from Sarah, a red lentil dal with citrus and herbs that’s makeable in advance and very budget-friendly; and from Anna, cold roast salmon with a salsa verde that’s designed to be served at room temperature or cold. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024 The menu blends traditional and contemporary flavors and includes options like chaat, kathi rolls and dal. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dal 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hindi & Urdu dāl

First Known Use

Noun

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dal was in 1673

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“Dal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dal. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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