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Paan

Description:

Paan refers to an Indian preparation consisting of a betel leaf that is filled with a mixture of ingredients, such as tobacco, areca nut, lime paste, and various spices. It is commonly chewed after a meal for its digestive and refreshing properties.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A betel leaf preparation filled with a mixture of ingredients, commonly chewed as a digestive and refreshing after-meal habit in India.
  2. Noun: The betel leaf itself.

Usages:

Popular:

  • Paan has been a popular post-meal custom in India for centuries.
  • Many Indians enjoy the refreshing burst of flavors that paan provides.
  • Paan stalls can be found on almost every street corner in cities across India.

Local:

  • Paan masala is a popular variation of paan in Northern India.
  • The paan stall near the temple is famous for its special recipe.
  • During weddings in some regions, guests are offered paan as a traditional gesture of hospitality.

Sample Sentences:

  1. After finishing their meal, the family gathered outside to enjoy a paan together.
  2. The paan leaf has a slightly bitter taste which complements the spices inside.
  3. He ordered a paan from the vendor, savoring the familiar flavor.

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