🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

मुख्य व्यंजन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Mukhya vyanjan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Main Course/meɪn kɔːrs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"रात के खाने में मुख्य व्यंजन चावल थे।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The primary dish served during a meal, typically following appetizers and preceding dessert.

    "For dinner, I ordered the grilled salmon as my main course."
  2. 2

    A significant dish in a multi-course meal, often the most substantial part.

    "The chef recommended the beef tenderloin as the highlight of the main course."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'main course' originates from the French 'plat principal', which was adopted into English in the 19th century. It reflects the evolution of dining practices, where the main dish of a meal became distinct from appetizers and desserts.

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