jaggery

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Noun jaggery has 1 sense

jaggery, jagghery, jaggary - unrefined brown sugar made from palm sap
--₁ is a kind of carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar
--₁ is a substance of
sago palm, Cycas revoluta; sugar palm, gomuti, gomuti palm, Arenga pinnata

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Jaggery

Noun: A type of unrefined cane sugar made from boiling down sugarcane juice.

Example Sentence: I enjoy sweetening my tea with jaggery instead of regular sugar.

Noun: A dark, coarse, and granular type of sugar used in cooking and confectionery.

Example Sentence: The recipe calls for a tablespoon of jaggery to add a unique flavor to the dish.

Noun: A traditional Indian sweet made with jaggery, ghee, and nuts.

Example Sentence: I bought a box of assorted jaggery sweets from the local Indian store.

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a certain area or locality.

Example Sentence: They sell jaggery sweets at the popular local fair.