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English word origin

Etymology of raita

Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia.

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Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A Hindu who does not support Hindutva, a liberal Hindu, especially (highly derogatory) as considered a traitor to India or race traitor towards Indians.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the Hindi idiom रायता फैलाना (rāytā phailānā), which means to "spill the raita" or "make a mess".

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