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passewa
noun
pas·se·wa
\pəˈsāwə\
Definition of passewa
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: a viscous extract from the capsules of the poppy that is obtained after the seeds are removed, hardens on exposure, and is used in making coverings for opium cakes
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Origin and Etymology of passewa
Hindi pasevā sweat, from Sanskrit prasveda, from pra- forth + svedate he sweats
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