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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPalak
/ˈpɑː.lək/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A leafy green vegetable commonly used in cooking, particularly in Indian cuisine.
"Palak is often used to make a popular dish called palak paneer." - 2
A term used in various contexts to refer to spinach or similar leafy greens.
"In many recipes, palak can be substituted with other greens."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'palak' originates from the Hindi word for spinach, which has roots in the Persian word 'espinaq'. The usage of 'palak' in Indian cuisine has evolved over centuries, particularly with the influence of Mughal cooking styles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Palak" is said worldwide
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épinard
Transliteration: epinard
"L'épinard est riche en fer."
Spinat
Transliteration: Spinat
"Spinat ist sehr gesund."
spinaci
Transliteration: spinaci
"I spinaci sono ricchi di nutrienti."
espinaca
Transliteration: espinaca
"La espinaca es muy nutritiva."
espinafre
Transliteration: espinafre
"O espinafre é uma excelente fonte de vitaminas."
पालक
Transliteration: palak
"पालक सेहत के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद है।"
菠菜
Transliteration: bōcài
"菠菜富含营养。"
시금치
Transliteration: sigeumchi
"시금치는 건강에 좋습니다."
ほうれん草
Transliteration: hōrensō
"ほうれん草は栄養が豊富です。"
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