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dal in Persian

دال dâl

/dɑːl/

dal in Persian: دال (dâl), دالعدس (dâla-'das). In English, dal means any of many dried husked pulses (legume), including peas, beans and lentils.

Persian words for dal

a dried husked pulse
دال dâl, دالعدس dâla-'das

English meaning of dal

  1. noun Any of many dried husked pulses (legume), including peas, beans and lentils.
  2. noun A dish made from lentils, cooked with spices, tomatoes and onions etc.
  3. noun A tropical herb with yellow flowers; the pigeon pea.

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Questions about dal in Persian

What is the meaning of dal in Persian?
Dal in Persian is دال (dâl), دالعدس (dâla-'das).
معنی dal چیست؟
Dal: دال (dâl), دالعدس (dâla-'das).
What does dal mean in English?
Dal means any of many dried husked pulses (legume), including peas, beans and lentils.

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