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pongali

pongali is the alternative form of pongal.

Meaning of pongal

Noun

pongal (usually uncountable, plural pongals)

  1. (usually) A sweet or savoury Indian rice dish.

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Origin of pongali

From Telugu పొంగలి (poṅgali).

Questions about pongali

What is pongali the alternative form of?
Pongali is the alternative form of pongal.

Words near pongali in the dictionary

  1. Ponferrada
  2. pong
  3. pong pong
  4. ponga
  5. pongal
  6. pongali
  7. pongals
  8. pongam tree
  9. pongamia oil
  10. pongas
  11. Pongayan

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